Looking for bismillah in arabic to copy, read or teach your children? Below you will find the full Bismillah text in Arabic script, its Roman Urdu reading, Urdu tarjuma and English meaning. People also search for it as “bismillah hir rahman nir raheem”, “bismillahir rahmanir rahim” or simply “Bismillah”.
Bismillah in Arabic (Copy Paste Text)
This is the complete bismillah in Arabic, exactly as it is written in the Quran. Tap the button to copy it for messages, notes or social media posts.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillah in Roman Urdu
Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem
Some people write it as “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim” or “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem”. All of these are spellings of the same words, so use whichever you find easiest to read.
Urdu Tarjuma
Here is the meaning of bismillah in Arabic in simple Urdu:
اللہ کے نام سے جو نہایت مہربان، رحم کرنے والا ہے۔
English Meaning of Bismillah in Arabic
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”
Chinese Translation (中文翻译)
奉至仁至慈的真主之名。
Bengali Translation (বাংলা অনুবাদ)
পরম করুণাময়, পরম দয়ালু আল্লাহর নামে।
Hindi Translation (हिंदी अनुवाद)
अल्लाह के नाम से, जो अत्यंत कृपाशील, अत्यंत दयावान है।
Word by Word Meaning
Here is what each word of bismillah in Arabic means:
- Bi (بِ): with, or in.
- Ism (اسْم): name. Together, “Bismi” means “in the name of”.
- Allah (اللَّه): the proper name of the One God.
- Ar-Rahman (الرَّحْمَٰن): the Most Gracious, whose mercy is vast and reaches all of creation.
- Ar-Raheem (الرَّحِيم): the Most Merciful, who shows mercy again and again.
Both Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem come from the same Arabic root, r-h-m, which is linked to mercy. Starting with these two names reminds us that we begin our work by relying on Allah and hoping for His mercy.
Short Bismillah: Bismillah in Arabic Before Eating
For everyday actions such as eating or drinking, many Muslims say the short form. It means “In the name of Allah”.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Roman Urdu: Bismillah
اللہ کے نام سے۔
English meaning: “In the name of Allah.”
中文翻译：奉真主之名。
বাংলা অনুবাদ: আল্লাহর নামে।
हिंदी अनुवाद: अल्लाह के नाम से।
In Sahih Bukhari 5376, Umar bin Abi Salamah describes how, as a boy, his hand used to wander around the dish. The Prophet ﷺ told him: “O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right hand, and eat of the dish what is nearer to you.” You can read the full guidance in our post on khana khane ki dua.
Source: Bismillah in the Quran and Hadith
Every surah of the Quran except Surah At-Tawbah begins with Bismillah, and Surah Al-Fatiha opens with it (Quran 1:1). It also appears inside Surah An-Naml, at the start of the letter that Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon) sent to the Queen of Sheba:
إِنَّهُ مِن سُلَيْمَانَ وَإِنَّهُ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
بے شک یہ سلیمان کی طرف سے ہے، اور بے شک یہ اللہ کے نام سے ہے جو نہایت مہربان، رحم کرنے والا ہے۔
English meaning: “Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it is: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” (Quran 27:30)
中文翻译：它确是来自苏莱曼的，它确是：奉至仁至慈的真主之名。（《古兰经》27:30）
বাংলা অনুবাদ: নিশ্চয়ই এটি সুলায়মানের পক্ষ থেকে, এবং নিশ্চয়ই এটি: পরম করুণাময়, পরম দয়ালু আল্লাহর নামে। (সূরা আন-নামল ২৭:৩০)
हिंदी अनुवाद: निश्चय ही यह सुलैमान की ओर से है, और निश्चय ही यह है: अल्लाह के नाम से, जो अत्यंत कृपाशील, अत्यंत दयावान है। (क़ुरआन 27:30)
The very first revelation to the Prophet ﷺ also began with Allah’s name: “Read in the name of your Lord who created” (Quran 96:1).
In Sahih Bukhari 5623, the Prophet ﷺ taught us to mention Allah’s name when closing the doors at night, when tying the waterskin and when covering our containers. This shows that saying Bismillah is part of ordinary daily life, not only worship.
When to Say Bismillah in Arabic
Muslims say Bismillah at the start of many good actions. Common moments include:
- Before eating and drinking (Sahih Bukhari 5376).
- When closing doors, covering food and tying containers at night (Sahih Bukhari 5623).
- When starting to recite a surah of the Quran.
- When entering or leaving the home (see ghar mein dakhil hone ki dua).
- Before beginning study, work, a journey or any useful task.
For eating and drinking, the short “Bismillah” is enough. When starting a surah, the full form is recited.
How to Write Bismillah in Arabic Correctly
When you type bismillah in arabic on a phone, check that the text keeps its harakat (vowel marks). The copy box above already includes them. A few tips:
- Make sure the word “Allah” is not broken into separate letters by your keyboard or app.
- Arabic is written right to left. If the letters appear reversed, your app may not support Arabic properly.
- Use a proper Arabic font such as Amiri or Scheherazade for printing, so the marks stay clear.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Mixing up the two names: Ar-Rahman comes first, then Ar-Raheem. Do not swap them.
- Dropping the long “a” in Rahman: the small standing alif over the “m” shows a long vowel, so read “Rah-maan”.
- Using only a number: writing a number in place of the words is not the same as saying Bismillah. When you speak, say the actual words.
- Rushing: say it calmly and with attention, not as an empty habit.
Teaching Bismillah to Children
Bismillah is usually one of the first things children learn. Start with the short form before meals, as the Prophet ﷺ taught the young Umar bin Abi Salamah. Once they are comfortable, teach the full bismillah in Arabic and its meaning word by word.
Simple ways to help: say it aloud together before every meal, put a printed card on the dining table, and praise them when they remember on their own.
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم اردو ترجمہ کے ساتھ
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم اس صفحے پر عربی متن، رومن اردو، اردو ترجمہ اور انگریزی معنی کے ساتھ دی گئی ہے۔ عربی متن کاپی کرنے کے لیے اوپر دیا گیا بٹن استعمال کریں۔
FAQ about Bismillah in Arabic
Bismillah kab parhni chahiye?
Bismillah khana khane aur peene se pehle, raat ko darwaze band karte waqt aur bartan dhakte waqt, aur kisi bhi achhe kaam ke shuru mein parhi jaati hai, jaisa ke Sahih Bukhari 5376 aur Sahih Bukhari 5623 mein aaya hai.
Bismillah ka matlab kya hai?
Iska matlab hai “Allah ke naam se, jo nihayat meharban, rahm karne wala hai”. Short form “Bismillah” ka matlab hai “Allah ke naam se”.
Kya Quran mein har surah Bismillah se shuru hoti hai?
Surah At-Tawbah ke ilawa Quran ki har surah Bismillah se shuru hoti hai. Surah An-Naml (27:30) mein yeh surah ke andar bhi aati hai.
Agar khana khate waqt Bismillah bhool jayein to kya karein?
Jab yaad aaye, usi waqt Allah ka naam le lein aur baqi khana Bismillah ke saath khayein. Mazeed tafseel ke liye hamari khana khane ki dua wali post dekhein.
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم کب پڑھنی چاہیے؟
کھانا کھانے اور پینے سے پہلے، رات کو دروازے بند کرتے اور برتن ڈھانپتے وقت، اور ہر اچھے کام کے شروع میں اللہ کا نام لیا جاتا ہے۔