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AL-KAFI #1128: MENGGABUNGKAN DUA SURAH DALAM SATU RAKAAT
Is it permissible to combine two surahs in a single rak'ah of prayer?
Short answer
Reciting two surahs after al-Fatihah in the same rak'ah is permissible, based on the hadith of Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet SAW recited several pairs of surahs in one rak'ah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Reciting two surahs after al-Fatihah in the same rak'ah is permissible, based on the hadith of Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet SAW recited several pairs of surahs in one rak'ah. However, the Prophet's usual practice was to recite one surah per rak'ah. The permission should not become a constant habit, especially when leading a large congregation, so as to consider those who are infirm, elderly, unwell or have urgent needs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Berdasarkan kepada nas-nas di atas, maka dibolehkan untuk imam membaca dua surah selepas al-Fatihah dalam rakaat yang sama.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1128: MENGGABUNGKAN DUA SURAH DALAM SATU RAKAAT”, 24 February 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3150-al-kafi-1128-menggabungkan-dua-surah-dalam-satu-rakaat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/combining-two-surahs-in-one-rakah/