What does the Number '786' Signify in Islam? What is the meaning of the numbers 786 in Islam? Ebrahim Joosab, South Africa Reply The number 786 has nothing to do with Islam. It is actually the numerical calculation of the verse " Bismillahirrahamaanirraheem ". The calculation of the numeral values of words and phrases does not have any religious significance. It is only an application of the principles of numerology. The calculation of the numeral value of words and phrases entails adding up the number of each alphabet in the word. For instance, in the verse " Bismillahirrahamaanirraheem " the value assigned to each of the Arabic alphabet is added together. There is a specific numeral value for each Arabic alphabet. For example, the letter " Bay " has a value equal to 2, the letter " Seen " is assigned a value of 60, the letter " Ray " has the number 200 and so on. When all the values of the alphabets in " Bismillahirrahamaanirraheem " are added, the total value of the combination of these alphabets comes to 786. Thus, 786 is the numerical representation of " Bismillahirrahamaanirraheem " which has no religious or Islamic significance. I hope this explanation answers your question. You can always get back if you are still unclear. May Allah guide us all towards the right path. Amar Ellahi Lone