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Which Surah Contains Two Bismillah?

إِنَّهُ مِن سُلَيْمَانَ وَإِنَّهُ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

"Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it reads: 'In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful'"
(Quran 27:30)

The Unique Surah

سورة النمل
  • Surah An-Naml (27)
  • Second Bismillah in verse 30
  • Total verses: 93

Historical Context

The second Bismillah appears in Prophet Sulaiman's letter to Queen Bilqis

Start of Surah Bismillah
Verse 30 Bismillah

Unique Features

1
Only Surah with two Bismillah
114
Total Bismillah in Quran

*Exception to the general rule

Comparison

An-Naml Other Surahs
Bismillah 2 1
Position Beginning + Verse 30 Beginning only

Revelation

  • Meccan Surah
  • 48th Surah revealed
  • The Ants

Key Lesson

Demonstrates the importance of beginning important matters with Allah's name

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Pro Tip for Readers

When reciting Surah An-Naml, be mindful of: Basmalah at start Basmalah in verse 30