What is the full meaning of the hadith of the Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him: "سموا أنتم وكلوا"? What are its rulings, and is there a mistaken understanding of it?
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It is incorrect to say that "Bismillah" (mentioning God's name) in the aforementioned refers to mentioning it during slaughter. The reason for the Hadith, as stated in al-Bukhari from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), is that some people who had recently converted from polytheism would bring them meat, and it was not known whether God's name had been mentioned over it or not. So the Prophet said: "Mention Allah's name yourselves and eat." The intention of "Bismillah" here is the command to mention it before eating.
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