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According to the Hanafi Math-hab, should I read Bismillah before the sura in all rakaats?

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Question

Say, I am reading 4 rakaats. In the first rakah, after sura Fatiha should I read 'bismillah..' before the sura? When I get up in the second, third and fourth rakaats should I read 'bismillah..' before sura Fatiha? After sura Fatiha should I read 'bismillah..' before the sura?

Answer

It is Mustahabb (preferable) to recite Bismillah in the beginning of every Rakaat and the beginning of reciting a Surah after Surah Faatiha.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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