Surah An-NasrBenefits & Virtues
An-Nasr is a three-verse Medinan surah about victory, which many companions understood as a sign that the Prophet's ﷺ mission was nearing completion.
What this surah teaches
- 1When Allah's help and the conquest come and people enter Islam in multitudes.
- 2The proper response to success is glorifying Allah with praise and asking His forgiveness.
- 3Allah is Ever-Accepting of repentance.
Reported virtues, with source and grading
“Ibn Abbas explained to Umar that the surah signals the approach of the Prophet's ﷺ death, and Umar said he understood it the same way.”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari
Grading: Authentic (sahih).
“After this surah was revealed, the Prophet ﷺ frequently said in his bowing and prostration: "Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbana wa bihamdika, Allahummaghfir li," applying what the Quran commanded.”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Grading: Authentic (sahih).
Popular claims to treat with caution
These are often repeated online, but they are weak, disputed, or we could not trace them to a reliable source. They are listed so you can recognise them, not as established virtue.
Reciting it brings victory or worldly success.
We have not been able to trace this to a reliable hadith source, so we do not present it as an established virtue.
How to read this page
We keep three things apart: what the Quran itself says, what is reported in hadith (with its collection and grading), and what is only popular practice. A virtue report describes a recommended deed and does not make it obligatory. For rulings or personal practice, ask a qualified scholar. Our approach is explained on the about page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of reading Surah An-Nasr?
An-Nasr is a three-verse Medinan surah about victory, which many companions understood as a sign that the Prophet's ﷺ mission was nearing completion. Reported virtues with a source and grading are listed on this page, including: Sahih al-Bukhari; Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Are the hadith about Surah An-Nasr authentic?
Some are and some are not. This page separates well-attested reports from popular claims that are weak or that we could not trace to a reliable source: Reciting it brings victory or worldly success.
Is it obligatory to recite Surah An-Nasr on a particular day or time?
No. Virtue reports describe what is recommended or reported, not an obligation. Obligatory recitation is limited to Al-Fatiha in the prayer. For personal practice, consult a qualified scholar.