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Do you know what you mean by 786 in Islam?

 The number 786 holds significance for many Muslims, particularly in South Asia and parts of the Middle East, as a symbolic representation of the phrase "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim" (In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). This phrase is recited at the beginning of most chapters of the Quran and serves as an invocation of Allah's blessings before undertaking any task. The association of 786 with this sacred phrase is based on the practice of Abjad numerology , an ancient system where Arabic letters are assigned numerical values. By calculating the sum of the values of the letters in "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim," the total is said to equal 786. While this usage is widespread among some Muslims as a shorthand for invoking the blessings of Allah, it is not universally recognized or practiced across all Islamic traditions. In fact, some scholars argue that such symbolic representations should not replace direct recitation of the Qura...