ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Basmala

Okay, so you know when we start doing something important or say a prayer, we often say "Bismillah" first?

That's what basmala means, it's just a fancy word for saying "In the name of Allah". It's like starting something with Allah's blessing.

Muslims say Bismillah before starting anything significant, like eating food or writing something important, to remember Allah and ask for his help and guidance in whatever they are doing.

So, the next time you hear someone say "Bismillah", you'll know that it's a way of starting something with Allah's blessing and asking for his help.