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ما هو حكم البسملة في الإسلام، وهل هي "بسم الله" أم "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم"؟

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"Basmalah" is a carved-out term from "Bismi Allah" (In the name of Allah). It is legislated to be recited at the beginning of important matters. It has been authenticated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to begin his letters with it, just as Solomon (peace be upon him) did. Some scholars are of the view that the Basmalah should be recited in full, except in four instances: when eating, drinking, slaughtering (Dhakah), and entering the lavatory.

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