What Suras/Ayat are Mustahab (recommended) to recite in the five fardh prayers?
In the five obligatory prayers (fardh), there are recommended (mustahab) Surahs and Ayat that one can recite.
For the Fajr prayer, it is reported that The Prophet recited in the two rak'ahs of Fajr prayer the surahs Qul Ya Ayyuha Al-Kafirun and Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad.
Sunan Abu Dawud 5:7. This indicates that reciting these two Surahs in the Fajr prayer is encouraged.
For the Maghrib prayer, it is mentioned that The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite in the two rak'ahs after the Maghrib prayer Surah Al-Kafirun and Surah Al-Ikhlas.
Sunan Ibn Majah 6:364. This suggests that reciting these Surahs after the Maghrib prayer is also recommended.
In general, it is considered virtuous to recite Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Aal Imran, as the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Recite the Qur'an, for it will come as an intercessor for its companions on the Day of Resurrection. Recite the two bright ones, Al-Baqarah and Surah Aal Imran...
Sahih Muslim 6:302. This hadith highlights the significance of these Surahs in one's prayers.
Thus, incorporating these specific Surahs into the obligatory prayers can enhance the spiritual experience and fulfill the recommended practices.
Sources
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Sunan Abu Dawud 5:7
Sunan Abu Dawud · Book 5, Hadith 7 · Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Prophet recited in the two rak'ahs of Fajr prayer the surahs Qul Ya Ayyuha Al-Kafirun and Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad.
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Sunan Ibn Majah 6:364
Sunan Ibn Majah · Book 6, Hadith 364 · Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite in the two rak'ahs after the Maghrib prayer Surah Al-Kafirun and Surah Al-Ikhlas.
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Sahih Muslim 6:302
Sahih Muslim · Book 6, Hadith 302 · Narrated by Abu Umamah
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'Recite the Qur'an, for it will come as an intercessor for its companions on the Day of Resurrection. Recite the two bright ones, Al-Baqarah and Surah Aal Imran, for they will come on the Day of Resurrection like two clouds or two shades or two flocks of birds fighting in defense of their companions. Recite Surah Al-Baqarah, for taking it is a blessing and abandoning it is a cause for regret, and the magicians cannot overcome it.'
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