Basmalah
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of basmala. alt-of, alternative
"The basmalah is composed of 19 letters corresponding to the 19 spirits guarding the doors of hell (ez-zabāniah). It is said that it was written on the wings of Michael, on the rod of Moses, on the tongue of Jesus and on the ring of king Solomon."
- 2 Alternative form of basmala. alt-of, alternative
"The animal slaughtered without reciting Basmalah is halal (lawful) provided it is an omission by mistake. It has been said in the Hadith that Allah does not hold accountable for the actions and omissions done by mistake or forgetfulness."
Example
More examples"The basmalah is composed of 19 letters corresponding to the 19 spirits guarding the doors of hell (ez-zabāniah). It is said that it was written on the wings of Michael, on the rod of Moses, on the tongue of Jesus and on the ring of king Solomon."
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