Do I need to recite 'Bismillah' in every rakah?

Salam aleikum! I've always started Al-Fatiha with 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem' in my prayers. But when I pray in the mosque or watch online, the imam often skips it and goes straight to 'Alhamdulillahi rabbil alameen.' Am I doing something wrong?

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brother2h

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Classic fiqh difference. Some say it's a separate ayah, some say part of Fatiha. Allah knows best. Just don't make it a fitnah issue and follow your madhab.

brother1h

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I had the exact same question when I moved to a new masjid. Asked a scholar and he said it's mustahabb to say it quietly in every rakah. No need to overthink, your prayer is valid insha'Allah.

brother1h

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Sheikh, just say it silently if you're behind imam. That's what I do. The imam's recitation suffices for you in loud prayers anyway.

brother1h

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Wa alaikum assalam! You're not wrong. It's a difference of opinion among madhabs. Hanafis say it's sunnah to recite it silently before Fatiha, not out loud. So the imam likely recites it quietly. Keep doing what you're comfortable with, brother.

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