Bismillāhi or Bi'iḏnillahi?


A contribution from my book "WİE MİEL MUSLIM IN YOU?"


That “Basmala” is intended only for our prophets and that we should not use it, we can say and write to everyone, but we will never be heard for it. Especially not by those who have mastered the “Basmala” so much, it will never be accepted.


I am going through this dilemma with my family. Just before we start eating, one of the people at the table said the word “Basmala” out loud as a reminder for the others. After we all said that automatically, the correction by “Bi Iḏnillahi” immediately came to mind. This was more appropriate to the situation and means: With the permission of Allah. After reading this sentence, there will be some among you who will now say “Fa Subḥanallāh”. These people hold a grudge against us for not pronouncing the "Basmala" we have been taught to do for years. Don't judge them, they may be right after all. The Koran will show us the right way. That's exactly what I'm going to do now and start researching, I'm asking the Quran:

The basmala is mentioned there twice.


First time in the fourth sura Muddaṯṯir and second time 27/Naml, 30. In the letter which Prophet Solomon wrote to Queen Sheba.

Is it a sin to say "Bi Iḏnillahi"?

The answer is in the Quran in the following form:


I have already mentioned how it was first mentioned. In order to be able to understand the second mention, it is sufficient to read the surah. However, the "Basmala" is only used by prophets.


Anyone who has noticed that every sura of the Muṣḥaf also begins with the “Basmala” will continue to do so in their own affairs and will also put the “Basmala” before each action. It was also recommended to everyone else. “We are Muslims; we do that too!


So you should do the same!" Without questioning this topic, we continue to do so in automated form. This is exactly the error that automatisms bring with them.


What does the Qur'an say about the “Bi iḏnillahi”?


It is written that the "Bi iḏnillahi" occurs even more often in the Koran than the "Basmala". It can be found in several forms, depending on the subject under discussion. If you wanted to know the number right now, you could quickly come up with a mention of 38-40 times in the Qur'an. I follow this suggestion and get started right away:


11 times “Bi iḏnillahi”;

7 times “Bi iḏnihi”;

3 times “İlla bi iḏnihi”;

7 times “İlla bi İḏnillahi”;

3 times “Bi iḏniy”;

6 times “Bi İḏni rabbihi” (rabbiha/rabbikum)


The latter “Bi İḏni rabbihi” does not actually always end with the syllable “hi”. This comes from the formulation of the feminine, masculine or plural, quasi through the modification of the word.


So we come to the conclusion that NOTHING can come about in religion without the permission of Allah.


The three times mentioned “Bi iḏniy” occurs in 5/Mā'ida, 110 and can be translated as “without my permission”. In this ayad Allah speaks to 'Isa (as)' and tells him that he cannot do this, that, that or which without his permission. From this we understand that we are not allowed to do everything by using the “Basmala”. This is only intended for intentions in the name of Allah. In 27/Neml,30! Süleyman (as) you can read that action is taken in the name of Allah.


Let's see what actions this "permission" entails:


[84](2)/baqara, 213:”…with his permission, Allah can put everyone on the right path”


[108](5)/Māi'da,16:”…he brings them out of darkness into light by the Qur'an and his permission; as well as lead to the right path."


As you can see, being guided "onto the straight path" from the Fatiha Surah also requires Allah's permission. And how do we obtain this permission? You say the Fatiha prayer to Allah in all sincerity and he will lead you to the right path, as explained in corrected form in the Koran in Mā'ida/16. Even if one understands the Fatiha prayer and does not follow the Qur'an either, he will not be able to find the right path. Now imagine what happens to those who don't even know their meaning.


[49](10) /Yūnus,100:"Without the permission of Allah, no one will be able to believe, and Allah descends dirt and punishment on the one who does not act wisely."


For a Muslim to go directly to the right path, he has to be a Mumin and even that requires Allah's permission, look! You could not obtain this permission because you did not act wisely. Because of this, they will feel the torment.

[84](2)/Al-baqara, 255(Ayad al Kursī):”…who will be able to face him to negotiate without having his permission to do so...”

[50](11) /Hūd, 105: ”When that day comes, no one will be allowed to speak without the permission of Allah. On that very day, part of these people will be in pain and part in bliss."


No opportunities for negotiation; in the Machsher (hereafter) there is no speaking without the permission of Allah. Just as you are about to defend yourself, you growl, “Shut up! You don't talk now!" sound.

[104] (64)/Tagābun,11: “No misfortune will befall you without the permission of Allah...”


Even misfortune requires permission. How exactly does that work? For example, it might look like this: "Rabbi, I'm going to indulge my evil thoughts and commit a sin, just so you know." Since everyone must be accountable for their actions, the answer will ring out, "It is your choice," and you have been granted permission. When disaster follows action, you say: "Please forgive me, Allah...!" To this you will be answered with the answer: "You acted at your own discretion, so you have to live with the consequences!" remind.


[23](97) /Qadr,1-4:”Without a doubt We sent down the Koran consisting of the holy pages on the night of Qadr. What is the night of Qadr; what did she transmit/teach us? The Night of Qadr holds more blessings than 1,000 months can contain. The angels (the Qur'an ayads) and their souls (with the vitality in them) come with their Lord's permission for perfection until dawn (until clarification).


The Qur'an was sent down for the attainment of our liberation on the blessed night of Qadr. For our liberation! If we read it, we will be led to freedom by Allah's permission.


What do you say now? Bismillah or bi iḏnillahi?


With the encouragement of the ayad below, I developed the following thought, which came about as follows: I got in my car. When putting on the seat belt, out of habit or the automatism firmly seated in the subconscious, I spoke the “Euzübasmala" out of. Then something came to my mind, which I implemented and realized that it worked. I then called my wife and shared my thoughts with her. She replied: "If it is not written in the Koran, then you must not use it. Otherwise you will be banned from everyone." Okay, it's not actually written in the Quran, but it's not against the spirit of the Quran. Nevertheless, she stood behind her opinion and had a negative attitude towards the subject. Then I decided to write it down. If you are reading this, it means to me that I was able to address you and your intellect with this book. Now it's your turn. The ayad reads as follows:


[78](78) /Naba',38: “On the day when the revealed ayads line up as witnesses, no one may speak except those who have the permission of the Rahman.”


We know that Allah is "Raḥman" and "Raḥim". Just like we pronounce it in “Basmala”:


“Bismillahirraḥmanirraḥīm”


I said it like this. Since the habit of basmala runs deep, it wasn't really difficult for me either:


 “Biiḏnilllāhirraḥmanirraḥīm”

(With the permission of the “Raḥman” and “Raḥim” Allah)


What do you think; is this conceivable in the future?

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