Bismillahirahmanirrahim
DENGAN NAMA ALLAH YANG MAHA PEMURAH LAGI MAHA MENGASIHANI
"In the name of God, most Gracious, most Compassionate".
In whatever we do,
every step that we take,
every breath that we breathe,
is done for, because of,
and through the essence of,
the One who has created us.
It is not us that does the work,
it is not us that makes opportunities appear,
it is not us that produces fruits from every action.
We alone are powerless.
The Creator has given us life
and has given us the ability
to move and think and feel,
yet we are totally dependent
upon the Creator for the very essence of life itself.
Thus, this beautiful word bismillah is a magnificent reminder of our relationship to our Creator and our relationship to all of creation.
In one simple word bismillah
expresses our wonder, awe and thankfulness
while it also expresses our innermost prayer
that we may have the blessing of another breath,
another moment of life, and that we may walk on a path of truth and understanding.
To say bismillah is to humbly offer one's self as a vehicle for the glory and majesty of The One.
Poetic Renderings:
There is no way for any one translation to capture the many facets of this beautiful phrase Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim.
Here are some poetic renderings that attempt to capture some aspects of the meaning without being literal translations:
With every breath that we breathe, may we be ever aware of the Divine Presence, the Source of all that we receive.
With every step that we take, may we always honor the Light which guides us, the Source and Nourisher of all of creation.
Every moment of this life is filled with your eternal radiance my Beloved, You are the Beneficent One who endlessly showers all of creation with nourishment and blessings, and the One who generously rewards those who live in harmony with Your Divine Will.
************thanks Wahiddun for the nice info**********
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