50/1. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5435 — Two Surahs in Subh Prayer
What was Narrated Concerning Al-Mu'awwidhatain (Two Surahs Seeking Refuge with Allah)
Hadith About Surah Falaq and Nas in Subh Prayer
Sunan an-Nasai : 5435
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5435
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ مَكْحُولٍ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَرَأَ بِهِمَا فِي صَلاَةِ الصُّبْحِ .
`Uqba Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] recited them in the Subh prayer.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5435In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 8English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5437
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5435
This hadith about Surah Falaq and Nas in Subh prayer is one of the shortest reports in the batch, yet its meaning is clear. Uqbah narrated that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم recited them in the Subh prayer. The “them” refers to the two Surahs of seeking refuge mentioned in the chapter: Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas. The hadith gives a simple prophetic practice without adding extra details. It supports the idea that these two Surahs are not only for outside prayer; they may also be recited in prayer, as shown here by the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم in the morning prayer. The wording is short, but the practice is easy to remember.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم recited the two Surahs of refuge in Subh prayer.
- Short Qur’anic Surahs can be part of prayer recitation.
- The narration gives a simple example without extra conditions.
