Reciting the Basmala at the beginning of a surah
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What is the ruling on the Basmala at the beginning of a surah? Is it obligatory or a recommended practice?
It is a recommended practice (sunnah), even in Surat al-Fatihah. The correct view is that it is not part of Surat al-Fatihah, and that it is whispered in the loud prayers but not recited aloud. If a person intentionally omits it, his prayer is valid.
It is a recommended practice (sunnah), even in Surat al-Fatihah. The correct view is that it is not part of Surat al-Fatihah, and that it is whispered in the loud prayers but not recited aloud. If a person intentionally omits it, his prayer is valid.