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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Reciting the Basmala aloud in al-Fatihah during prayer

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Question:
The questioner Abu Fahd from Dammam says in his question: Was it reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he recited the Basmalah aloud in al-Fatihah during prayer, or not?

Answer:
The general rule is that it is not recited aloud, though it may be recited aloud on some occasions to clarify that this is a permissible matter. It is permissible to recite it aloud on some occasions, but the general rule is that it is recited quietly.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you and reward you with good,
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/197 — archive.org (9:26)

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