Intermediate Terminology Surah: Al-Fatiha (1)

Four modes when transitioning between surahs:

1. Stop, then basmala, then start — preferred by most
2. Connect with basmala without independent stop — valid
3. Stop without basmala, start next surah directly — valid
4. Connect everything — disputed by some scholars

Exception — At-Tawbah: No basmala at its beginning by consensus — whether starting from its beginning or coming from Al-Anfal.

Wisdom of basmala: Declares each surah as independent revealed Quran — part of Al-Fatiha in Ibn Kathir's and Shafi'i's opinion.

Source: Al-Nashr (1/255); Al-Dani (p.8); Al-Dymati

Tags: البسملةبين السورتينالأوجه الأربعةالتوبةالفاتحة