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The Basmala · البسملة

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Introduction

The Basmala (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم) is the opening phrase of the Quran, recited before every surah except At-Tawbah.

It means: "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"

This beautiful phrase contains 4 words that introduce us to key Quranic vocabulary.