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Word entry · Arabic
Bismillah.
/bis-mil-lah/· phrase · Arabicreligioncustom
"In the name of God. Said before starting anything."

Before eating, starting a journey, beginning a task, signing a contract. Not performative — it's reflexive for observant Muslims, the way some people say 'here goes' before something important. If your host says it before serving food, follow suit or at least don't start eating before them.