A Hadeeth Qudsi
Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that Sayyiduna Jibreel عليه السلام made mention of this Hadeeth under oath that he heard it from Sayyudina Mika’il عليه السلام under oath who in turn heard it from Sayyiduna Israfeel عليه السلام under oath that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله said:
“By my honor, grace and grandeur, whoever reads Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem and Surah Fatihah jointly once, then you be witness that I shall not burn his tongue and I will save him from the Fire as well as the punishment of the grave and the day of Qiyaamah.
Note: Reading Bismillah and Suratul Fatihah jointly means to read it as follows:
Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem mil hamdu lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen
(Ruhul Bayan v1 p9)
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Saying Bismillah Before Wudhu
Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“One who does not say Bismillah before Wudhu, his Wudhu is incomplete”
(Abu Dawud #101)
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Saying Bismillah Before Meals
Sayyiduna Umar Ibn Abi Salmah رضي الله عنه reports that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said to me:
“Say Bismillah and eat with your right hand the food that is in front of you.
(Bukhari #5376)
Whoever used to eat without saying Bismillah, Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to hold his hand and urge him to say Bismillah.
(Zaadul Ma’aad p363)
The Ulama have said that it is preferable to say the Bismillah aloud so that it is a reminder for those who forget. Also, Ibne Habbaan is reported as saying that if Bismillah is said prior to utilizing any bounty of Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله and Alhamdulillah is said after utilizing it, the user will not be asked to the give accountability for that bounty on the Day of Qiyamah.
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When Undressing
Sayyidina Anas رضي الله عنه reports from Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم that when a person undresses for the purpose-of either relieving himself or bathing or having relations with his spouse then the shaytaan interferes and plays with his or her private parts. But if he or she says Bismillah before taking off the clothes, then this serves as a barrier and safety against the shaytaan and jinn. (Tirmizi #606)
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Other Wonders of Bismillah
Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم is reported as saying that as long as people keep on saying Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem it will be a means of safeguarding them against sicknesses; a means of granting riches to the destitute; a means of freedom against the Fire; a means of safeguard against being swallowed by the earth; a means of safety against faces becoming distorted; and a means of safety from stones raining down from the heavens. (Ghunyatut Taalibeen p157)