Definition
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Pronunciation
Variations
Native Script
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Notes
This statement is called “The Basmala” or “Tasmiyyah” and it appears before every surah in the Qur’an except one: 09 Surah at-Tawbah (The Repentance).
Resources
Additional Learning
- Should One Say “Bismillah” or “Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem” Before Eating?
- Can the Imam Recite the Basmala Aloud in Congregation?