Grammar
Part of SpeechPreposition (Ḥarf Jarr)
Root (Arabic)
Root Transliteration
Tajweed & Pronunciation
Phonetic SpellingBi
Common MistakeElongating the Kasrah into an 'ee' sound (e.g., 'Bee-smi' instead of 'Bis-mi'), or mispronouncing the voiced bilabial plosive 'B'.
Learning Notes
Micro TafsirAs the opening letter of the Quran in *Bismillāh*, it establishes that every action, creation, and revelation begins through the power, name, and grace of Allah.
Memory HookThink of *Bi* as the 'bridge letter' that connects human effort to Allah's help—whether doing something *with* His name or seeking safety *in* Him.
Contextual Verse
Al-Fatihah (1:1)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.