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Sunan an-Nasai 1202 — Killing Snakes and Scorpions in Prayer
Killing snakes and scorpions while praying
Hadith About Killing Snakes and Scorpions During Prayer
Sunan an-Nasai : 1202
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1202
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، وَيَزِيدَ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ زُرَيْعٍ - عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ ضَمْضَمِ بْنِ جَوْسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ أَمَرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِقَتْلِ الأَسْوَدَيْنِ فِي الصَّلاَةِ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded us to kill the two black ones (snakes and scorpions) while praying.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1202In-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 24English translation : Vol. 2, Book 13, Hadith 1203
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1202
This Hadith about killing snakes and scorpions during prayer gives a clear teaching about safety in Salah. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم commanded the killing of the two black ones, meaning snakes and scorpions, while praying. The text does not describe normal movement or casual action in prayer. It speaks about harmful creatures that may pose danger. For people searching for what to do if a snake or scorpion appears during salah, this Hadith shows that removing a direct danger is allowed in this case. The focus remains on prayer, but the Hadith also shows that prayer does not ignore real harm. Safety and worship are treated with practical balance.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم commanded killing snakes and scorpions during prayer.
- The Hadith deals with harmful creatures, not ordinary distractions.
- Prayer etiquette allows action when there is a direct danger.
- A worshipper should treat safety seriously while maintaining respect for Salah.
