Tuesday, July 29, 2008

What does that say?

I'm already thinking that some of you are wondering what the text under my name means in my new banner picture. It says, "bismi-llāhi ar-raḥmāni ar-raḥīmi." Which means, "In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful". Arabic speaking Christians also use the phrase to refer to the Holy Trinity. Over here we say bismillah before doing anything like starting a car, entering a house, eating, and even touching money. It is said as a blessing and to give thanks to whatever action you're doing. So now you know!

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