The phrase “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim” (Arabic: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم), abbreviated as Bismillah

The phrase “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim” (Arabic: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم), abbreviated as Bismillah, is recited at the beginning of each sura of the Quran except for the 9th sura (Sura at-Tawbah).