What is the ruling on the basmalah at the beginning of Surat al-Tawbah, and why is it not recited in it?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on the basmalah at the beginning of Surat al-Tawbah, and why was it not recited in it? Please inform us, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : The basmalah at the beginning of Surat al-Tawbah is not prescribed, because when the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) wrote the mushaf, they did not write it. This indicates that it was not revealed, meaning the basmalah between Surat al-Anfal and Surat al-Bara'ah. For this reason, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) turned away from it and did not write it. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : The basmalah at the beginning of Surat al-Tawbah is not prescribed, because when the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) wrote the mushaf, they did not write it. This indicates that it was not revealed, meaning the basmalah between Surat al-Anfal and Surat al-Bara'ah. For this reason, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) turned away from it and did not write it. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.