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Allah," we are thinking of Allah and we are showing our under-
standing that we should always seek His Support first. Through
the continual repetition of this phrase we express our faith in Allah
in a manner unapproached by members of any other religion.

It has been reported by Alshu 'Bi that Prophet Muhammad jg
began his actions and writings with the statement, "In the Name of
You O God," until Chapter 11, verse 41 of the Holy Qur'an was
revealed. It says that Noah called his followers to sail in the ark by
saying, "Embark therein! In the Name Allah " At that time
Prophet Muhammad ag began to say, "In the Name Allah."

Later he added, "The Most Merciful (The Most Gracious)" when
Chapter 17, verse 110 was revealed. It says, "Say: Call Allah or
call The Merciful (The Most Gracious) " When Prophet
Muhammad sS received Chapter 27, verse 30, which says, "Lo! it
is from Solomon, and lo! it is: In the Name Allah, The Most
Merciful, (The Most Compassionate)," he began using, "With the
Name Allah (In the Name of Allah), The Most Merciful (The Most