He said: In the Name of Allaah, Ar Rahmaan, Ar Raheem
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Where is the first place that the basmalah(saying bismillaah irRahmaan ir Raheem) occurs in the Quraan? (F)
It occurs at the beginning of the mushaf
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ie at the beginning of soorah alFaatihah (the first soorah).
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What is the wisdom behind starting with the basmalah
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shaykhal Fawzaan mentions two reasons? (F)
The two reasons that the shaykh mentions are:a) as a means of seeking blessing from Allaah for that which is beingbegunb) as a request for aid and assistance from Allaah.
3) Whose example is the imaam following by beginning with thebasmalah? (U)
He is following the example of the Book of Allaah
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which begins with thebasamalah - and also the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah (sal Allaahualaiyhi wa sallam), who used to begin his letters with it.4)
4) Is Ar Rahmaan a Name which can be applied to Allaah alone?(U)
Yes, it is not permissible to call anyone or anything other than Allaah withthis Name.
5) What does Ar Rahmaan mean? (U)
The One who has the Attribute of very great and extensive Mercy.
6) Is Ar Raheem a Name which can be applied to Allaah alone? (U)
No, Ar Raheem can be applied to other than Allaah as well as to Allaah.
7) What does Ar Raheem mean? (U)
The One who bestows Mercy upon others.
8) What does Ar Raheem mean when it is used together with ArRahmaan? (U)
Ar Raheem, when used in this way, means the One who bestows HisMercy upon whomsoever He wishes from His Servants.
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