4/42. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 487a — Subbuhun Quddusun in Prayer
What Is To Be Said While Bowing And Prostrating
Hadith About Subbuhun Quddusun in Ruku and Sujood
Sahih Muslim : 487a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 487a
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ الْعَبْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ مُطَرِّفِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الشِّخِّيرِ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، نَبَّأَتْهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ فِي رُكُوعِهِ وَسُجُودِهِ " سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوسٌ رَبُّ الْمَلاَئِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ " .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) used to pronounce while bowing and prostrating himself: All Glorious, All Holy, Lord of the Angels and the Spirit.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 487aIn-book reference : Book 4, Hadith 253USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 987
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 487a
This Hadith records a beautiful dhikr in ruku and sujood: “Subbuhun Quddusun, Rabbul-mala’ikati war-ruh.” ‘A’isha reported that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say it while bowing and prostrating. The words praise Allah as All-Glorious and All-Holy, the Lord of the angels and the Spirit. The Hadith is short, but its meaning is rich and direct. It teaches that prayer is not only movement; it is also praise. In the low posture of sujood and the humble posture of ruku, the tongue remembers Allah’s holiness and greatness. For anyone searching for what to say in ruku and sujood, this narration gives a clear prophetic wording.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم praised Allah in both bowing and prostration.
- The dhikr describes Allah as Glorious, Holy, and Lord of the angels and the Spirit.
- Prayer combines body movement with words of worship.
- Short words of dhikr can carry deep praise when said with attention.
