Bismillah and Handbags: What do they have in common? | S1 E5 | Shk. Abbas Jaffer | Living the Quran

Have you ever stopped mid-recitation and wondered why we are told to begin everything - from the most important tasks to the most mundane routines - with the name of Allah?
Join us as we explore the profound significance of Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim, the "slogan of Islam," and how these two specific names of Allah transform our daily lives.

We look into:
The "Logo of God": How stamping your actions with His name increases their perceived and eternal value.

Intention: Why starting with Bismillah prevents routine actions from becoming mindless.

Al-Rahman vs. Al-Rahim: Understanding the difference between general mercy for all creation and special mercy reserved for believers.

The 1% Mercy: Why all the kindness in the world is only a tiny fraction of Allah's total mercy.

The Mystery of Surah at-Tawba: Why one specific chapter in the Quran does not begin with Bismillah.

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Chapters:

0:00 – Intro: Reflecting, connecting, and living with the Quran.
2:08 – The Sunnah of Allah: Why Bismillah begins almost every Surah.
2:57 – Finding Purpose: How Bismillah turns routine into a path to God.
4:00 – The Power of Intention: Acknowledging our need for Allah's help.
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5:22 – The "Logo" of God: Adding weight and worthiness to your actions.
8:21 – Perceived Value: How dedication to God changes the "worth" of a deed.
10:31 – Decoding the Names: Why Al-Rahman and Al-Rahim were chosen.
11:41 – General vs. Special Mercy: Mercy for all creation vs. mercy for the faithful.
13:36 – Giving Without Being Asked: The corollary of creation.
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15:26 – The Chocolate Fountain Metaphor: Visualizing overflowing Rahmah.
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17:35 – The 99 Parts of Mercy: What is reserved for the Day of Judgment.
19:11 – The Exception: Why Surah at-Tawba stands alone without Bismillah.
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22:12 – Tangible vs. Intangible Barakah: How Bismillah transforms the act.
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23:40 – Outro.