What is the interpretation of "In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" (Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Rahim), and is it true that each letter in it has a symbol and an interpretation?
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It was not authentically reported from the Salaf that they occupied themselves with the interpretation and symbolism of every letter in the Basmala. Goodness lies in following the Salaf, and evil lies in the innovations of those who came after.
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