Is reciting Surah Ikhlas after every Surah after Fateha in prayer, from the sunnah? Assim al hakeem

Summary

In this discussion, the speaker clarifies misconceptions about prayer practices, particularly the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha followed by another Surah and ending with Surah Al-Ikhlas. They assert that while this practice is permissible, it is not part of the Sunnah, as neither the Prophet Muhammad nor his companions engaged in it. Using an analogy of the permissibility of eating desert lizard meat, they emphasize that something can be allowed without being a prescribed practice. The speaker references a Hadith about a man's love for a Surah, noting that while it was praised, it does not establish a new Sunnah in prayer.

Takeaways

• 😀 The uncle's practice of reciting Surah after Al-Fatiha is not considered a Sunnah.
• 😀 The term 'Sunnah' implies actions that the Prophet Muhammad regularly performed or approved.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad refrained from certain practices but did not declare them haram, indicating permissibility.
• 😀 An example is given of the Prophet's response to Khalid eating desert lizard meat, which he found distasteful but not forbidden.
• 😀 The recounting of a Hadith illustrates a man leading prayers with additional recitations, which was not supported by the Prophet or companions.
• 😀 The companions raised concerns about the man's additional recitations during prayer, emphasizing the importance of following established practices.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad praised the man's love for a Surah but did not endorse its addition to the prayer ritual.
• 😀 Many people misunderstand the Hadith, thinking that they must recite the Surah to gain Allah's love or admission to Paradise.
• 😀 Reciting additional Surahs after Al-Fatiha is permissible, but it is not a Sunnah endorsed by the Prophet.
• 😀 The discussion aims to clarify misconceptions about prayer practices and emphasizes adherence to authentic Sunnah.

Q & A

What does the uncle in the story do after reciting Al-Fatiha?

He recites another Surah and concludes with reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas.

Why did the uncle claim his practice was a Sunnah?

He believed it was a Sunnah based on his understanding of Islamic practices.

Is it correct to label the uncle's practice as a Sunnah?

No, it is incorrect to label it as a Sunnah because the Prophet did not practice this and neither did his companions.

What analogy is used to explain the permissibility of actions in Islam?

The analogy of eating desert lizard meat is used, highlighting that while it is permissible, it is not considered a Sunnah.

What was the Prophet's response to Khalid eating desert lizard meat?

The Prophet did not approve of it as a Sunnah but acknowledged that it was permissible, stating he found it distasteful.

What led to the Prophet addressing the man who added Surahs in prayer?

The man's companions complained to the Prophet about his practice during congregational prayer.

What was the man's reasoning for reciting additional Surahs?

He stated he loved reciting the Surah because it contained the description of Allah.

What did the Prophet say about the man's love for the Surah?

The Prophet said that the man's love for the Surah admitted him to Paradise.

What is the key takeaway regarding actions not practiced by the Prophet or his companions?

Such actions, while permissible, do not constitute a Sunnah and should not be treated as mandatory.

How does the speaker address the uncle's confusion?

The speaker clarifies that while reciting the Surah is permissible, it is not part of the Sunnah.