Reading something from the Qur'an after al-Fatihah
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The third question of Fatwa number ( 15065 )
Q 3: Is it obligatory to read a surah or some verses from the Qur'an after reading al-Fatihah in order to perform the sunnah prayer?
A 3: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he stood up for a voluntary prayer, would recite al-Fatihah and a surah or more in every rak'ah. However, if a Muslim prays a voluntary prayer and recites only al-Fatihah in every rak'ah, it suffices for him. And if he recites a surah with al-Fatihah or part of a surah, that is better and more preferable, following his action (peace and blessings be upon him). And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 3: Is it obligatory to read a surah or some verses from the Qur'an after reading al-Fatihah in order to perform the sunnah prayer?
A 3: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he stood up for a voluntary prayer, would recite al-Fatihah and a surah or more in every rak'ah. However, if a Muslim prays a voluntary prayer and recites only al-Fatihah in every rak'ah, it suffices for him. And if he recites a surah with al-Fatihah or part of a surah, that is better and more preferable, following his action (peace and blessings be upon him). And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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