What is the ruling on reciting the Basmala aloud in prayer?

Question:
I lead the congregational prayer at our workplace, and I recite the Basmala aloud. One day, one of the brothers (may Allah reward him with good) was praying with us, and after the prayer he informed us that it is not permissible to recite the Basmala aloud. I ask you to kindly clarify this for me: Am I wrong to recite the Basmala aloud in prayer? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Yes, reciting the Basmala aloud in prayer as a constant practice is not prescribed according to the majority of scholars. Rather, it is to be recited quietly. It is recommended in prayer, but not obligatory. The opening supplication, seeking refuge in Allah, and the Basmala are among the recommended practices of prayer, and the recommended practice is to recite them quietly. If one recites the Basmala aloud occasionally, there is no harm in that. The issue is making it a constant practice. The majority of scholars do not consider it permissible to recite it aloud, based on the hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), Abu Bakr, and 'Umar used to begin the prayer with "All praise is to Allah, Lord of the worlds." The hadith in the authentic collections indicates that they did not recite the Basmala aloud before it. This is the correct view. As this brother told you, he is correct in this. Yes.