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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on writing the basmalah before letters?

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The questioner : What is the ruling on writing the basmalah before letters?

The Shaykh : This is from the Sunnah; it is a recommended practice to write the basmalah before letters.

The questioner : ...

The Shaykh : The praise contained in it is sufficient, namely "All praise is due to Allah, we praise Him and seek His help." And if one writes the basmalah, it is light upon light.
Source alathar.net

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