Although the meaning of Bismillah is “I begin with the name of Allah”, yet this is an Islamic terminology and we must say it as it is. It is also not permissible to say Allah is great instead of Allahu Akbar.

And Allah knows best

Can i say the basmala in other language than arabic?For exemple when i start to eat can i say : In the name of Allah(becouse i m not an arab i feel more comforable to say it in my native language)…i depride myself from reward?

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