Permissibility of Reciting Multiple Supplications in Rukū‘ and Sujūd
Based on: Fatawa of the Scholars of Hadith, Kitab al-Salah, Vol. 1
Is it necessary to recite only one supplication in Rukū‘ and Sujūd, or is it permissible to recite multiple supplications?
Reciting even one prescribed supplication in Rukū‘ or Sujūd is sufficient for fulfilling the obligation of that posture.
However, if a person wishes to recite two, three, or more supplications, then this is also permissible.
The better and more complete way is to:
✔ Alternate between the different authentic supplications and remembrances reported from the Prophet ﷺ.
✔ Recite different Du‘as at different times in Rukū‘ and Sujūd.
✔ This allows a person to implement all established Sunnah supplications, and it helps to enhance humility and concentration (khushū‘) in the prayer.
✔ It is permissible to recite more than one Du‘a in Rukū‘ and Sujūd.
✔ The minimum obligation is fulfilled with even a single prescribed Dhikr.
✔ Alternating between Sunnah Du‘as is the best practice, promoting spiritual depth and full adherence to the Sunnah.
Based on: Fatawa of the Scholars of Hadith, Kitab al-Salah, Vol. 1
❖ Question
Is it necessary to recite only one supplication in Rukū‘ and Sujūd, or is it permissible to recite multiple supplications?
❖ Answer
Reciting even one prescribed supplication in Rukū‘ or Sujūd is sufficient for fulfilling the obligation of that posture.
However, if a person wishes to recite two, three, or more supplications, then this is also permissible.
❖ Recommended Practice
The better and more complete way is to:
✔ Alternate between the different authentic supplications and remembrances reported from the Prophet ﷺ.
✔ Recite different Du‘as at different times in Rukū‘ and Sujūd.
✔ This allows a person to implement all established Sunnah supplications, and it helps to enhance humility and concentration (khushū‘) in the prayer.
❖ Summary
✔ It is permissible to recite more than one Du‘a in Rukū‘ and Sujūd.
✔ The minimum obligation is fulfilled with even a single prescribed Dhikr.
✔ Alternating between Sunnah Du‘as is the best practice, promoting spiritual depth and full adherence to the Sunnah.
