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basmala

/bɑˈsmɑlə/ /bæzˈmɑːlə/
noun
GeneralReligion
  1. 1 besmele uncountable

Definition (English)

The Islamic phrase 'In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful', recited before starting any task or reading.

Example Sentences

  1. The scribe began the manuscript with a decorative basmala.
    Hattat, el yazmasına süslü bir besmele ile başladı.
  2. The basmala is a common opening in Islamic art and literature.
    Besmele, İslam sanatında ve edebiyatında yaygın bir başlangıçtır.

Collocations

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