Is it considered mockery if a Muslim invokes and mentions Allah Almighty when embarking on an act that may involve doubt or be forbidden, but without intending to, rather to facilitate a difficult matter for himself, or is that considered a whisper from Satan (waswasa)?
The scholars disliked uttering the Basmala before an act that is disliked (makrooh) or forbidden (), and some said it is forbidden in both cases. However, what is forbidden is that which a person does intentionally and purposefully, not what they do by mistake or forgetfulness, as Allah Almighty says: "And there is no blame upon you for that in which you have erred, but [only for] what your hearts intended. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful" (Quran 33:5). And as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, Allah has overlooked for my Ummah errors, forgetfulness, and what they are coerced into." Therefore, uttering the Basmala when embarking on a doubtful or forbidden act, if it is out of habit and not intentional, is not considered mockery of religion. It is more important to fear falling into forbidden acts and doubtful matters than to fear uttering the Basmala.
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