Which Surah With Two Bismillah? Find Out

The Quran consists of 114 surahs, and each surah (excluding Surah Tawbah) typically begins with the phrase “Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim” (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful).

However, there is only one surah with two bismillah, it contains two instances of the Bismillah, at the beginning and in the middle of the surah (verse 30).

Surah With Two Bismillah

Surah Al-Naml (Chapter 27) in the Quran has two Bismillahs. The first Bismillah is at the beginning of the Surah, and the second Bismillah is at Verse 30. Surah Al-Naml, named after the ant mentioned in the chapter, consists of 93 verses.

Surah An-Naml was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, that is, it is a Meccan Surah, and its order is in the Ottoman Qur’an is No. 27.

Surah al-Naml is considered one of the Mathani surahs, and it is located between surah Al Shu’ara and Surah Qasasas.

It recounts the stories of various prophets, including Prophet Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. The Surah emphasizes the signs of God’s existence in nature and encourages reflection on the lessons from historical events. It also underscores the importance of gratitude, faith, and following divine guidance.

The verse that contains Bismillah in surah Naml is:

إِنَّهُ مِنْ سُلَيْمَانَ وَإِنَّهُ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيم

Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it is [i.e., reads]: ‘In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

Surah Naml Verse 30

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The surah’s name is taken from the ants whose conversations were understood by prophet Sulaiman.

Similar to Sura 13, Surah Raad (The Thunder) or Sura 29, Surah Ankabut (The Spider), The Ants has no thematic significance in the Surah beyond it being a familiar phrase amongst believers, a reminder of the sura’s story of Sulaiman.

Ants do hold a privileged status among animals in Islam on account of the story of Solomon.

Summary Of The Surah

• 1-3 The Quran is a direction of good tidings to the faithful
• 4-5 Unbelievers are losers here and hereafter
• 6 The Quran certainly given by God to Muhammad
• 7-12 The story of Moses at the burning bush
• 13-14 Moses rejected by Pharaoh and the Egyptians as an impostor
• 15 David and Solomon praise God for their wisdom
• 16-17 Solomon’s dominion over Jinn, men, and birds
• 18-19 The wise ant pleases Solomon
• 20-44 The story of the Queen of Sheba and her conversion to Islam
• 45-48 Thamud rejects Sálih their prophet
• 49-51 Nine men plot the destruction of Sálih and his family
• 52-54 The Thamúdites and their plotters destroyed, but Sálih and his followers are saved 55-59 The story of Lot and the destruction of Sodom
• 60-68 God, the creator and preserver, more worthy of praise than false gods 69-70 The unbelievers scoff at the warnings of Muhammad
• 71-72 They shall certainly be destroyed as were those who rejected the prophets of old
• 73-77 Judgment on the wicked delayed through the mercy of God
• 78-80 The Qurán decides the points of controversy among the children of Israel 81 Muhammad comforted by the assurance of his integrity
• 82-83 Reprobate infidels blind to the error of their ways through the Beast of the Earth
• 84-90 Signs of judgment and doom of unbelievers
• 91 The righteous secure from the terror of judgment
• 92 The wicked shall be punished
• 93-94 Muhammad commanded to worship God, to be a Muslim, and to proclaim the Qurán
• 95 God will show his signs to true believers

Hadith literature tells of prophet Muhammad SAW forbidding Muslims to kill the ant, bee, hoopoe, or shrike; it is no coincidence that they are all featured in Surah 27 and that Surah 16 is entitled The Bee, Surah Nahl.

Surah Al-Naml predominantly delves into the themes of Tawheed (the unification of God), aqeedah (belief system), and the evidences supporting resurrection and immortality, aligning with the prevalent focus of Meccan surahs.

A significant aspect of the Surah involves recounting the narratives of various prophets, including Moses (Musa), Solomon (Sulayman), Saleh, and Lot (Lut).

Through these historical accounts, the Surah aims to impart valuable lessons and emphasizes the central message of Tawhid within the context of both Arabian and Israelite prophets.

By exploring the trials, triumphs, and challenges faced by these revered figures, Surah Al-Naml encourages believers to derive insights and guidance for their own lives, fostering a deeper understanding of monotheism and reinforcing the importance of faith.

The miracles of prophet Musa, described in the Book of Exodus, are mentioned in opposition to the arrogance and kufr (disbelief) of the Pharaoh.

The story of prophet Sulaiman is most detailed: Sulaiman converted Queen Bilqis of Saba’ (Sheba) to the “true religion” after a hoopoe reported to him that she was a sun-worshipping queen.

Main Concepts And Theme Of The Surah

1. Tawhid was preached by many Israelite prophets as well as Arabian prophets prior to Qur’anic revelation.
2. God has no equal as a creator; all those who associate others with Allah are guilty of shirk.
3. Earthly knowledge is nothing compared to God; only those with open ears and eyes will turn to Allah.
4. Disbelievers of the message of Allah will have no hope come Judgement Day.

The revelation is a clear warning. Surah 27 reiterates that all humanity must turn to Allah without delay.