The ruling on beginning with the basmalah in every matter of this world
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Question:
Some people, O Shaykh, have the habit of saying "Bismillah" whenever they want to do any of the ordinary things. Is there a basis for this in the Shari'ah, or is it to be rejected?
Answer:
No, this is a good thing. Beginning with "Bismillah" is not limited to fasting; it applies to all good and permissible matters. This is a good thing because it protects one from Shaytan, for "Bismillah" protects from Shaytan, and one also seeks blessing in it. Any matter that is not begun with "Bismillah" is cut off, meaning it is lacking in blessing. Yes.
Some people, O Shaykh, have the habit of saying "Bismillah" whenever they want to do any of the ordinary things. Is there a basis for this in the Shari'ah, or is it to be rejected?
Answer:
No, this is a good thing. Beginning with "Bismillah" is not limited to fasting; it applies to all good and permissible matters. This is a good thing because it protects one from Shaytan, for "Bismillah" protects from Shaytan, and one also seeks blessing in it. Any matter that is not begun with "Bismillah" is cut off, meaning it is lacking in blessing. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2391 - حكم البداءة بالبسملة في كل أمر من أمور الدنيا - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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