What to Say When Starting a Task? Recommended Prayers at the Beginning of Work
In our working lives or when embarking on any endeavor, drawing Bismillah and reciting a supplication (temcim) as the first step is among Islam’s etiquette and decorum. This practice serves as a means for our endeavors to progress with ease and auspiciousness, by Allah’s permission.
SAY “BISMILLAH” BEFORE EVERY TASK!
Supplications (temcim) can be recited to seek Allah’s assistance and ease in our endeavors. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gave an important advice regarding this:
“Every significant work that is not begun with Bismillah has a deficiency in its end.” (Ali al-Muttaqi, Kanzu’l-Ummāl, I, 555, no: 2491)
Recitation of Bismillah: “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.”
Prayers to Recite Before Starting Work
Surah Taha Verses 25-28
These verses contain an important supplication seeking help and ease from Allah:
Meaning: “My Lord, grant me serenity. Ease my task. Loosen the knot from my tongue, that I may clearly convey My message.” (Surah Taha 25-28)
Recitation: “ …Rabbişrahli sadri ve yessirli emri. Vahlul ukdeten min lisani yefkahu kavli.”
Rabbi Yessir Prayer
Recitation: “Rabbi yessir velâ tuassir Rabbi temmim bi’l-hayr”
Meaning: “My Lord, ease my affairs and do not make them difficult. O my Lord, complete my work with goodness. Amen!”