During Salaat do we need to recite whole surahs?
Question
Assalamu Alaikum, During Salaat, when we have recited Surah-Al-Fatihah, do we then need to recite a whole other surah, or can we read a certain part of a surah? Salaam
Answer
It is not necessary to perform an entire Surah in Salaat after reciting Surah Faatiha.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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