You know how almost every chapter in the Quran begins with the beautiful phrase, “Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem” (“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”)? It’s a signature of mercy and grace that appears everywhere. But there’s one single chapter that is a unique and striking exception to this rule. Why is this particular Surah different, and what does its absence of “Bismillah” signify?
Question: Which is the surah that does not start with Bismillah?
Options are:
- A) Surah Al-Fatiha
- B) Surah Al-Anfal
- C) Surah Al-Tawbah
- D) Surah Al-Kahf
Correct Answer is : C) Surah Al-Tawbah
Description:
Surah Al-Tawbah (also known as Surah Bara’ah) is the only surah in the Qur’an that does not begin with “Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem.”
Scholars explain this omission as a reflection of the surah’s stern tone, as it deals with matters of war and divine justice against those who broke their covenants.
The absence of “Bismillah,” which signifies mercy, aligns with the surah’s theme of warning and accountability.
