Is the Basmala prescribed before reciting what is readily available from the Qur'an after the Fatiha in prayer?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The first (and best) approach regarding the recitation of what is easy from the Qur’an after Al-Fatihah in prayer is for the worshiper to recite the Basmalah silently if he is reciting from the beginning of a Surah. If he is not reciting from its beginning, then he has the choice. Indeed, Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) recommended reciting the Basmalah at the beginning of every Surah, both within and outside of prayer.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/168054
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 168054
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy