Istiʿādhah (أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ) and basmalah (بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ) have distinct roles. Beginning a sūrah normally involves the basmalah, with the opening of Sūrat al-Tawbah as an exception.
At a sūrah's beginning there are four possible connections/pauses across the three segments: istiʿādhah, basmalah, opening verse.
Practice: pause after istiʿādhah, then connect basmalah directly with the opening verse. This is separating the first connection and joining the second. Preserve correct articulation through the transition.
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Starting recitation: istiʿādhah and basmalah
Comprehensive Revision — Applying Tajwīd Rules
Istiʿādhah (أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ) and basmalah (بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ) have distinct roles. Beginning a sūrah normally involves the basmalah, with the opening of Sūrat al-Tawbah as an exception.
At a sūrah's beginning there are four possible connections/pauses across the three segments: istiʿādhah, basmalah, opening verse.
Practice: pause after istiʿādhah, then connect basmalah directly with the opening verse. This is separating the first connection and joining the second. Preserve correct articulation through the transition.