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No, unless you are reciting a surah as part of the dhikr.

QUESTION: Should we say Bismillah before starting a new dhikr. For e.g: if I am doing 2 separate dhikr do I have to recite Bismillah before starting each of them?

Supplications | April 23, 2025 1:58 am
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QUESTION: I usually prefer to make du‘a and istighfar while lying in bed before sleeping, as I find it more comfortable and free from distractions. I do this solely to seek closeness to Allah and not with the intention of introducing any bid‘ah, as I understand this is neither a sunnah nor a mandatory act. Is it permissible for me to continue this practice with this intention?
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QUESTION: Sheikh, is it permissible to Raise hands and make Duaa straight after Tahiyyatul Masjid/Sunnah Prayers every time. This is to make Duaa for in between Athan and Iqamah.