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The Ruling on Saying Bismillah in Every Action

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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it prescribed for me to say Bismillah in every action I undertake, whether it relates to acts of worship or to everyday matters?

Answer:
Any action that matters, every matter of importance, if it has significance, one begins it with Bismillah or with alhamdulillah. As for ordinary actions, yes, when he moves, or puts something down, or picks something up, he says Bismillah, as a means of seeking protection through the remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) from what might harm him. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah bless you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (102) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1436-09-21] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (29:14)

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