Question

Reciting “Bismillah” before commencing wudu will suffice. Some books mention “Bismillahi wal hamdulillah”. Which one is preferred?

 

Answer

This is not a contradiction.

Although reciting Bismillah will suffice, you should endeavour to recite “Bismillahi wal hamdulillah”. By reciting “Bismillahi wal hamdulillah” a person will continue receiving rewards until he breaks the wudu.

Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“O Abu Hurayrah! When you [intend to] make wudu, then say ‘Bismillahi wal hamdulillah’, for the guarding angels will continue writing rewards until you break that wudu.” (Al-Mu’jamus Saghir, vol. 1, pg. 73)

See here.

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

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المعجم الصغير للطبراني: (١/ ٧٣)
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Moulana Suhail Motala


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