Which Surah of the Quran contains “Bismillah” two times?

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Surah An-Naml - Surah An-Naml is unique among all chapters of the Quran as it contains the phrase Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Raheem twice. This makes it distinct from other Surahs, which include Bismillah only at the beginning.

The first occurrence is at the opening of the Surah like all other Surahs (except Surah Al-Tawbah), while the second appears in verse 30 as part of the letter from Prophet Sulaiman (A.S.) to the Queen of Sheba.

Important facts:

Surah: An-Naml (Chapter 27)
Second Bismillah: Found in verse 30
Context: In the letter of Prophet Sulaiman (A.S.)
Uniqueness: Only Surah with Bismillah mentioned twice


Conclusion: Surah An-Naml contains Bismillah two times, making it a unique chapter in the Holy Quran with a powerful message within Prophet Sulaiman’s letter.

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