Index of answers to New Muslims' questions

[Amira]

In the first and 2nd rakaas, when we recite a part of the Qur'an, do we always start with Bismi Allahi Ar-Rahmani Ar Rahimi? I have been because that's the way the surahs start, but sometimes I'm only saying a part of one. Do I do it then too?

Yes, we should start reciting sourahs of Qur'an during prayers by Bismi Allahi Ar-Rahmani Ar Rahim, if you're starting a new sourah/ part. But if in the second rakaa-for example-you're continuing a sourah/ part you already started in the first rakaa, then you can continue it without saying Bismi Allahi Ar-Rahmani Ar Rahim.


Allah (SWT) knows best

JAK

[karem karam]

Dear sister Amatullah,
I hope that you enjoy The Qur'an and The Hadith with these links .
http://www.guidedways.com/list1)
Qur'an :Arabic- four translations into English –trasliteration+ search in the Qur'an.
Hadith :Sahih Albukhari –Sahih Muslim and others +search in Hadith
+ a lot of articles about Muhammad (pbuh) and his remembrance of Allah (Arabic and English ) and other useful articles.
2) http;//www.quranexplorer.com
Qur'an : Arabic and three transltions into English.—recitation in Arabic by many Sheikhs—recitation in English by the translation of "Pichthal" Karem.

[Amatullah]

Shukran Brother......I've already been using these wonderful sites. Brothers and sisters have put so much work into these links and sites and to me it's like finding buried treasure. I'm often tired because of all that's going on with my mom, but when I'm too tired to read, I listen to the Qur'an or Sunnah at these sites. It is such a blessing!! Thank you for thinking of me. Jak!!