Automatically Inserting “Qāla Taʿālā”, Basmala, or Istiʿādhah Before the Verse
In many academic, religious, and publishing contexts, it is customary to precede a Quranic verse with an introductory phrase such as “Qāla Taʿālā” (Allah, the Exalted, said) (قال تعالى), the Basmala (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم), or the Istiʿādhah (أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم). The Quran Word Plugin offers a convenient way to insert these phrases automatically before the verse, saving time and ensuring consistency in formatting.
Why Add an Introductory Phrase?
Whether you are preparing a sermon, an Islamic study paper, or a publication, using an introductory phrase before quoting a verse adds clarity and reverence. Each phrase serves a different context:
- “Qāla Taʿālā” (قال تعالى): Commonly used in scholarly and educational texts when referencing a verse as a quotation.
- Basmala (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم): Used before reciting a verse or Surah, especially when starting a chapter.
- Istiʿādhah (أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم): Often placed before beginning Quranic recitation for protection and focus.
How to Insert These Phrases Automatically
The plugin gives you the option to insert one of these expressions automatically before the verse is placed in the Word document. You can activate or deactivate this feature according to your needs.
1. From the add-in ribbon at the rightmost you can choose:
- None
- Qāla Taʿālā
- Basmala
- Istiʿādhah
Every time you insert a verse, the selected phrase will appear directly before it.
Formatting and Styling
Each phrase is inserted with clean formatting that matches the document’s font and layout. You can further customize:
- Font size
- Alignment
- Italic or bold styling
- Position (on the same line or on a new line)
Example Outputs
Example 1: Inserting “Qāla Allāh Taʿālā”
قال تعالى:يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱسۡتَعِينُواْ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ ١٥٣[البقرة: 153]
Example 2: Inserting the Basmala
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيميَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱسۡتَعِينُواْ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ ١٥٣[البقرة: 153]
Example 3: Inserting the Istiʿādhah
أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيميَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱسۡتَعِينُواْ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ ١٥٣[البقرة: 153]
Use Cases
- Teachers can prepare worksheets or tests with accurate referencing.
- Authors can maintain consistency across an Islamic book or paper.
- Khateebs and preachers can use the plugin to generate sermon notes quickly.
Internal Link Suggestions
- How to Insert a Single Verse
- Inserting a Range of Verses
- Changing Verse Styling and Formatting
- Available Font and Color Options
Important Note About Quran Text Source
All Quranic text used in this plugin is sourced directly from the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. The font used is the official Hafs font, digitally crafted by the Complex’s IT department and based on the handwritten script of Uthman Taha, the renowned calligrapher of the Madinah Mushaf.
This font includes enhanced features such as:
- Full Kashida support
- Accurate Sajda markers
- Correct diacritic positioning
These details ensure the highest level of authenticity and typographical quality when displaying Quranic text.
