Benefits of "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem"

Bismillah, ar-Rahman, ar-Rahim”. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

By Shaykh Ul Islam Imam Muhammad Anwarullah Farooqui (May Allah sanctify his secret)

It is given in Sharh Mawahib Ladunniya that "Allah," "Ar-Rahman" and "Ar-Raheem" are the Ism-e-A'adham.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Jabir (May Allah be well pleased with him) that when "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" was revealed to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), the clouds raced towards the east, there was a lull in the winds, there was a tide in the oceans, all the animals were listening carefully, the devils were stoned from the sky and the Lord Almighty swore by His honor that whoever recites Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem on something, it will definitely be blessed.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abdullah Bin Mas'ud (May Allah be well pleased with him) that whoever wants to be freed from the 19 guards of hell, it is compulsory for that person to recite Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem, which has 19 letters.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abdullah Bin Abbas (May Allah be well pleased with them) that when a teacher asks the students to recite Bismillah, then freedom from hell is written (i.e. decreed) for the student, the teacher and their parents.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Ali (May Allah be well pleased with him) that when a person is stuck in a difficulty, that person should recite Bismillah, as with the blessings of Bismillah, Allah Ta'ala will turn away as many difficulties as He wants.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be well pleased with him) that any great work started without Bismillah defective and incomplete.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Ata (May Allah be well pleased with him) that when the donkeys start braying at night, then Bismillah and A'audhu Billah… must be recited.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abdullah Bin Mas'ud (May Allah be well pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: Whoever who recites Bismillah, for every letter 4000 virtues are entered into that person's record of deeds (Naame A'amaal), 4000 sins are wiped out and that person's status is raised by 4000 stations. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) that Bismillah is the key for every book.

Hadhrat Sha'abi says: All the Sahabah have come to the consensus that reciting Bismillah before poetry is Makruh.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Anas (May Allah be well pleased with him): Whoever picks up a piece of paper from the ground on which Bismillah is written, Allah Ta'ala will write the name of that person among the Siddiquin (the truthful) and the punishment on this person's parents is reduced even though the may be disbelievers.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abdullah Bin Abbas (May Allah be well pleased with them) that when the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) would recite "Bismillah," the disbelievers of Makkah would taunt that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) worships the god of Yamama! Musailmah also called himself Rahman. When this verse was revealed, the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) prohibited reciting this verse aloud.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Anas (May Allah be well pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), Hadhrat Abu Bakr and Hadhrat Umar (May Allah be well pleased with them) would recite Bismillah softly. It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Ibn Maghfal (May Allah be well pleased with him): My father heard me reciting Bismillah loudly in Salaat. He admonished me: Son! I have offered Salaat in the lead of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddiq, Hadhrat Umar and Hadhrat Uthman (May Allah be well pleased with them), but I never heard anyone reciting Bismillah loudly.

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Ibrahim Nakhai that it is a Bida'at (innovation) for the Imam to recite Bismillah loudly.

It is narrated that once Hadhrat Moosa (peace be upon him) fell ill and suffered from very severe stomachache. He complained to Allah Ta'ala. The Lord Almighty guided him to a certain herb with whose use, he was cured. Later on, the pain recurred. This time, Prophet Moosa (peace be upon him) himself used that herb. This time, the pain increased. He complained to Allah Ta'ala thus: O Lord Almighty! I had earlier used that herb and gotten cured. Now when I use it, why does the disease increase? Allah Ta'ala said: O Moosa (peace be upon him)! The first time you went to the herb with Our name, that's why you succeeded and this time you went by yourself. That's why there is a delay in cure. O Moosa (peace be upon him)! Remember! My name is a medicine for every disease and a cure for every ailment.

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Mujhe jannat say zyada masjid mein bethna acha lagta hai

kyun ke jannat mein mera nafs khush hoga, jab ke masjid mein mera rabb khush hoga

. Jab tum namaz na padho to matt socho ke waqt nahi mila, Balke ye socho ke tumse kaunsi galti hui ke, ALLAH ne tum ko apne saamne khada karna pasand nahi kiya.............

. Har koi chahta hai k mujhey KAMIYABI mil jaye, lekin jab masjid sey din main 5 dafa awaz ati hai "HAYYA ALAL FALAH",, "Aao Kamiyabi ki Taraf".... to us taraf janey ki hum zehmat nahi kertey... afsos k jis cheez ko wo sari zindagi har jagah talash kar k bhi hasil nahi ker saka, wo to khud usey apney paas bula rahi hai .......