I recited Surat al-Ikhlas in the first rak'ah, and some of the worshippers objected to me. Is there any validity to their objection?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I recited Surat al-Ikhlas in the first rak'ah of a prayer recited aloud while I was traveling. Some people objected to me and said, "You should not recite Surat al-Ikhlas in the first rak'ah." Is their objection correct?
Answer:
This person is ignorant. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) says, "So recite whatever is easy for you of it." Surat al-Ikhlas has a great virtue; it is considered a third of the Qur'an. You may recite it in the first rak'ah or the second. What is the objection to this? Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I recited Surat al-Ikhlas in the first rak'ah of a prayer recited aloud while I was traveling. Some people objected to me and said, "You should not recite Surat al-Ikhlas in the first rak'ah." Is their objection correct?
Answer:
This person is ignorant. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) says, "So recite whatever is easy for you of it." Surat al-Ikhlas has a great virtue; it is considered a third of the Qur'an. You may recite it in the first rak'ah or the second. What is the objection to this? Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [452 /1350] قرأت سورة الإخلاص في الركعة الأولى فأنكر علي بعض المصلين فهل في إنكاره وجه؟ — youtube.com
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