In Surah An-Naml, the second "Bismillah" occurs at which verse number?

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30 - Surah An-Naml is unique among all Surahs of the Quran as it contains Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Raheem twice. The first instance appears as usual at the beginning of the Surah, while the second appears in verse 30.

This second Bismillah is part of the letter sent by Prophet Sulaiman (A.S.) to the Queen of Sheba. It begins with the words: "Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it is [in the name of] Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful" (Surah An-Naml 27:30).

Important facts:

Surah: An-Naml (Chapter 27)
Unique feature: Contains two Bismillah verses
Second Bismillah: Found in verse 30
Context: Part of Prophet Sulaiman’s letter


Conclusion: The second occurrence of Bismillah in Surah An-Naml is at verse 30, highlighting a rare and significant moment in the Quranic narrative.

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