Bism vs Ism?
This word appears in two different forms in the Quran:
→With Alif (ISM - اسم)
Standard written form. Occurs 19 times in the Quran.
→Without Alif (BSM - بسم)
Special form used in Basmalah. Occurs only 3 times (1:1, 11:41, 27:30).
Function of 3 BSM Words
The 3 BSM words (1:1, 11:41, 27:30) divide the Quran into three sections. Each section contains verses in multiples of 19:
