An Islamic phrase meaning 'in the name of God' that Muslims say before eating or starting an important action.
From Arabic 'bismillahi' (bi- 'in', -sm 'name', -Allah 'God'). The phrase appears in the Quran and has been used in Islamic tradition for over 1,400 years as a blessing.
This word became famous worldwide when Freddie Mercury sang it at the beginning of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'—a British rock song featuring an Arabic religious phrase, showing how music brings cultures together in unexpected ways.
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