Category: Islamic Studies | Last updated: 2026-09-18

In which Surah does the 'Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim' not appear at its beginning, and in which Surah does it appear twice?

A) Not in Surah Al-Fatiha, twice in Surah An-Naml
B) Not in Surah At-Tawbah, twice in Surah An-Naml
C) Not in Surah Yusuf, twice in Surah Al-Kahf
D) Not in Surah Al-Anfal, twice in Surah Saba

Explanation

The 'Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim' does not appear at the beginning of Surah At-Tawbah (Repentance). It appears twice in Surah An-Naml (The Ants): once at the beginning of the Surah and again within verse 30, as part of Prophet Sulaiman's (AS) letter.

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