Based on the provided reference, the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, is known to have used the shorter form "Bismillah" before starting any work, such as eating.
While the reference indicates Prophet Muhammad used "Bismillah," it does not specify whether he was the absolute first to ever utter these words. The Quran uses "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem", which is a more expanded version, while the Prophet is described as saying the shorter form, “Bismillah”.
Here's a summary:
- Prophet Muhammad: He is known to have used "Bismillah" before actions like eating.
- Quranic Context: The longer form "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" is present in the Quran.
It's important to distinguish between:
- "Bismillah": The shorter version used by Prophet Muhammad according to the hadith.
- "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem": The complete phrase, which appears in the Quran and is widely used by Muslims.
The provided reference only attributes the use of the short form "Bismillah" to Prophet Muhammad, and doesn't discuss who may have said the fuller "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" first, which pre-dates the Prophet's use.
