“Bismillah means darkness”: when a word that brings light is twisted out of context

Source: Atalayar English · 2026-11-03T08:00:00.000Z · Education

For the past few weeks, a surprising phrase has been circulating on social media: “Bismillah means darkness.” Having become a popular slogan during high school protests in France, it quickly spread beyond the country’s borders, particularly to Belgium and Italy.

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