
Bismillah meaning in Moroccan Arabic ( Darija)
In Moroccan Darija, ‘Bismillah’ is a typical phrase that literally means ‘In the name of God’. ‘Bismillah’ is much used in everyday life as a blessing or starting point. This is written in Arabic as بسم الله.
When and How to Use “Bismillah”
This paper shows how the phrase “Bismillah” is used in different ways to reveal its cultural and religious importance:
Before Eating
Morocco is a liberal Islamic country. It is well known that they say ‘Bismillah’ at the head of the meal in order to receive a blessing.
Before Starting Something
It is helpful to say ‘Bismillah’ as one begins a job, country, or journey, or launches a new venture to give things a positive spin and a sense of direction. The inverse of this is also true: people also say ‘Bismillah’ before sipping on something. This phrase is frequently used in everyday life, depending on the situation.
For Protection and Blessings
The majority of Moroccans say ‘ Bismillah’ when they feel the need for extra protection, for instance when driving or when entering somewhere.
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