Short readings, sources in view

One idea at a time, with every verse and reference shown at the end. These articles explain; they do not give rulings.

Al-ḥamd: reading the first word of the Fatiha closely

A close reading of al-ḥamd, “praise”, the first word of Qur’an 1:2: its root ḥ-m-d, where the same word opens other surahs, and a small way to read it.

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