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From Issue: 642 [Read full issue]
Tool of Hope
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful) is a benediction with which every Muslim should commence any task, in order to receive the blessings of Allah. When these words are uttered with intention and full understanding, the following benefits are obtained:
1. The person becomes aware that the work to be done should not be against the orders of Allah.
2. The person receives encouragement and is given inspiration from Allah's two great virtues - Graciousness and Mercy. He/she receives the blessings of Allah and is, thus, saved from temptation.
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim is the most powerful tool of hope for all Muslims and should be recognised as such. As long as Muslims realise that they have Allah to turn to in times of sorrow and to remember in times of joy and happiness, that if they practise the requirements of Islam to the best of their ability, they have grasped the true spirit of this magnificent phrase.
Compiled From:
"Words That Moved the World" - Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad, pp. 16-20