Question

Can say/write  786 in stead of bismillahir rahmanirrahim?

Answer 1

Ref. No. 41/1030

In the name of Allah the most gracious the most merciful

The answer to your question is as follows:

The number 786 is written in order to save Allah’s name from desecration. So, there is nothing wrong in writing 786 as an alternative of bismillah.

And Allah knows best

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