Surah Kahf is one of the few Surahs about which authentic virtues are narrated. let us read about other Surahs about which virtues have been authentically narrated too
Allah
has sent the Quran as a
light of guidance for his creation, to lighthen our way, enlighten our minds,and
illuminate our hearts. He has adorned the Quran with miraculous characteristics for whoever
makes his speech the Qur'an, for whoever polishes his eyes and his
tongue with its recitation to taste the
sweetness of Kalamullah.Only those will find a nasfu mutma’inah- their souls
at peace.
Just like Allah
has preferred some
nations over others, declared some months more sacred over others, some hours
more beneficial for Ebadah then others, the benefit some surah of the Quran have over others makes logical sense. This surah
will have more virtues than others for the one who believe in it and recite it.
Aisha (
raa
) said that the Messenger of Allah (
) said, ‘Reciting the
Qur’an during prayer is more excellent than reciting it at other times, and
reciting the Qur’an at a time other than during prayer is more excellent than
extolling Allah and declaring His greatness. Extolling Allah is more excellent
than sadaqah, sadaqah is more excellent than fasting, and fasting is a
protection from Hell.[1]
In doing the Ebadah with the correct intention, the way Rassul
prescribed it, we will
be blessed by Allah who will accept, bless and preserve our deeds as It is reported that the Messenger of Allah
(
who said, “Whoever
recites (in prayer) with a hundred verses in a night, it will be written for
him as devout obedience to Allah for the night.”
) said, ‘Reciting the
Qur’an during prayer is more excellent than reciting it at other times, and
reciting the Qur’an at a time other than during prayer is more excellent than
extolling Allah and declaring His greatness. Extolling Allah is more excellent
than sadaqah, sadaqah is more excellent than fasting, and fasting is a
protection from Hell.[1]In doing the Ebadah with the correct intention, the way Rassul
prescribed it, we will
be blessed by Allah who will accept, bless and preserve our deeds as It is reported that the Messenger of Allah
(
who said, “Whoever
recites (in prayer) with a hundred verses in a night, it will be written for
him as devout obedience to Allah for the night.”
Reciting the Quran not only to increase in
virtue and rank but also to get
hasanat.IndeedAbdullah bin Mas’ud
reported that the
Messenger
) said, “Whoever recites
one letter from the Book of Allah then he will receive a good reward, and every
good deed is rewarded with ten times it’s like. I do not say that Alif Laam
Meem is one word but Alif is one word, Laam is one word and Meem is one word.”
Subhanallah!
) said, “Whoever recites
one letter from the Book of Allah then he will receive a good reward, and every
good deed is rewarded with ten times it’s like. I do not say that Alif Laam
Meem is one word but Alif is one word, Laam is one word and Meem is one word.”
Subhanallah!
Beside
the virtues of surah al Kahf, other surahs in the Quran have great virtues like
Surah Surah al Fatihah . Mohamed (
said, “Shall I teach you the greatest Surah in the Qur’an
before you leave the mosque?” Then he (
), took me by the hand, and when we were about to step out, I
reminded him of his promise to teach me the greatest Surah in the Qur’an. He said,
“It is `Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil Alamin (Surat Al-Fatihah) which is As-Sab`
Al-Mathani (i.e., the seven oft-repeated Ayat)
and the Great Qur’an which is given to me.”
said, “Shall I teach you the greatest Surah in the Qur’an
before you leave the mosque?” Then he (
), took me by the hand, and when we were about to step out, I
reminded him of his promise to teach me the greatest Surah in the Qur’an. He said,
“It is `Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil Alamin (Surat Al-Fatihah) which is As-Sab`
Al-Mathani (i.e., the seven oft-repeated Ayat)
and the Great Qur’an which is given to me.”
And
He (
) said ‘Rejoice in the two lights brought to you which have
not been brought to any prophet before you’: al-Fatihah and the last verses of
Surah al-Baqarah (2: 2854), (said an angel to the Prophet,
which prove the virtuosity
of reciting this surah[2]
) said ‘Rejoice in the two lights brought to you which have
not been brought to any prophet before you’: al-Fatihah and the last verses of
Surah al-Baqarah (2: 2854), (said an angel to the Prophet,
which prove the virtuosity
of reciting this surah[2]
Surah
al Baqarah is another great surah in the Quran for which Rassul (
warned, “Do not turn your houses into graves. Shaitan is
barred from any house in which Surat al-Baqarah (2) is recited.”[3]]. To understand the
extend of its importance Rassul called leaving it regret, a loss for ourselves
‘Recite Surah al-Baqarah: for to hold on to it is a barakah (blessing), to
leave it is regret’ [4]
warned, “Do not turn your houses into graves. Shaitan is
barred from any house in which Surat al-Baqarah (2) is recited.”[3]]. To understand the
extend of its importance Rassul called leaving it regret, a loss for ourselves
‘Recite Surah al-Baqarah: for to hold on to it is a barakah (blessing), to
leave it is regret’ [4]
Then
he further said “If anyone recites the two ayahs at the end of Surah al-Baqarah
(2) at night, they will be enough for him.”[5]
Because of the complete beneficial aspect of this surah’s virtue which is a light of guidance and protection s.
further said “If anyone recites the two ayahs at the end of Surah al-Baqarah
(2) at night, they will be enough for him.”[5]Because of the complete beneficial aspect of this surah’s virtue which is a light of guidance and protection s.
Thus
when Mohamed (
said ‘Read the two radiant ones al-Baqarah and Al ‘Imran for
they will come on the Day of Resurrection like two clouds, or two shades, or
two flocks of birds, pleading for their companions’..[6] .It is a matter of
belief in the ghayb (unseen)! Though we cannot see 2 bodyguard we must believe
that it protect us
said ‘Read the two radiant ones al-Baqarah and Al ‘Imran for
they will come on the Day of Resurrection like two clouds, or two shades, or
two flocks of birds, pleading for their companions’..[6] .It is a matter of
belief in the ghayb (unseen)! Though we cannot see 2 bodyguard we must believe
that it protect us
The
very interesting incident involving Abu Huraira (raa)
who was in charge of guarding the zakat of Ramadan only come
to seal the virtue confederated to this surah. Someone came and began to take
handfuls of food.so Abu Huraira grabbed him and said, ‘By Allah, I will take
you to the Messenger of Allah!’ He said, ‘I am needy and have a large family
and I am in dire need.then Abu huraitra took pity and let him go but the person
kept coming back for 3 days in a row
with the same excuse, though he had promised not to steal again. When
confronted about his promise and breaking it for
three times in a row, Abu huraira said, ‘I will take you to the Messenger of
Allah
! This is the third time. You claimed you would not come back
and then you came back.’ He said, ‘Let me go. I will teach you some words which
will help you with Allah
.’ I said, ‘What are they?’ He said, ‘When you go to bed, recites
the Throne Verse, “Allah, there is no god but Him, the Living, the
Self-Sustaining…” to the end of the ayah. You will have someone guarding over
you from Allah and shaitan will not come near you until morning.’ So I let him
go his way. In the morning he related the incident to The Messenger of Allah (
who confirmed it by saying“He told you the truth even though
he is a liar. Do you know whom you were speaking with on these three days, Abu
Huraira?’” He said, “No.” The Prophet said, “It was Shaitan.”.
who confirmed it by saying“He told you the truth even though
he is a liar. Do you know whom you were speaking with on these three days, Abu
Huraira?’” He said, “No.” The Prophet said, “It was Shaitan.”.
About
Soorat al-Sajdah 32 it carries a virtue
to be recited in Fajr prayer on Friday Abu Hurayrah) said: The Prophet
used to recite in Fajr prayer on Friday: “Alif‑Laam‑Meem. The
revelation…” [al-Sajdah 32] and “Has there not been over man a period of time…”
[al-Insaan 76][7]
As
for surah al Mulk (67) it is probably one of the most famous surah beside surah
Yaseen which is the object of many bi’da as it deals with our protection after death.People long for paradise
but fear death , hence inappropriately use this surah. it is
authentically narrated that it may be
recited when going to sleep or at other time. The Prophet
said: There is a soorah in the Qur’an, with thirty verses,
which will intercede for its companion [the one who recites it] until he is
forgiven: “Tabaarak allaadhi bi yadihi’l-mulk (Blessed be He in Whose Hand is
the dominion)” [8]. Also it was narrated
that Abdullah ibn Mas’ud said: Whoever reads Tabarakallahi Biyadihil Mulk [i.e.
Surah al-Mulk] every night, Allah will protect him from the torment of the
grave. At the time of Mohamed (
) we used to call it al-mani’ah (that which protects). In the
Book of Allah it is a surah which, whoever recites it every night has done very
well.[9]
said: There is a soorah in the Qur’an, with thirty verses,
which will intercede for its companion [the one who recites it] until he is
forgiven: “Tabaarak allaadhi bi yadihi’l-mulk (Blessed be He in Whose Hand is
the dominion)” [8]. Also it was narrated
that Abdullah ibn Mas’ud said: Whoever reads Tabarakallahi Biyadihil Mulk [i.e.
Surah al-Mulk] every night, Allah will protect him from the torment of the
grave. At the time of Mohamed (
) we used to call it al-mani’ah (that which protects). In the
Book of Allah it is a surah which, whoever recites it every night has done very
well.[9]
When
people think of mawdathain, they principally think, bad eye, jinn, sorcery .The
weight of this Surah, goes beyond as Mohamed
swore : “‘By Him in
whose hand my soul is, it is equal to one third of the Qur’an!’[10]
It is the cornerstone of aqueedah and define Allah vs. the false dieties .In circumstance Mohamed (
said to his Companions, “Are any of you unable to recite a
third of the Qur’an in a night?” That was difficult for them and they said,
“Which of us is able to do that, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “[The surah]
‘Say: He is Allah, Absolute Oneness, Allah, the Everlasting Sustainer of all’
(112) constitutes a third of the Qur’an.’”[11]
It is the cornerstone of aqueedah and define Allah vs. the false dieties .In circumstance Mohamed (
said to his Companions, “Are any of you unable to recite a
third of the Qur’an in a night?” That was difficult for them and they said,
“Which of us is able to do that, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “[The surah]
‘Say: He is Allah, Absolute Oneness, Allah, the Everlasting Sustainer of all’
(112) constitutes a third of the Qur’an.’”[11]
Of
course reading this does not dispense us from reading the rest of the Quran instead,
however what is it is underlying is its blessing, importance and virtuosity. It
also protect as Aisha (
raa) reported that whenever the Prophet (
went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and
blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas,
and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub,
starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three
times.[12]
(
went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and
blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas,
and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub,
starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three
times.[12]
Surah
al falaq and nass generally called, mawdathain are not only used for general
protection but also as ruqya and in treatment for illness for more severe cases
like bad eye, spell possession etc…
A’isha
(radiAllahu anha) reported that whenever the Prophet (
) became sick, he would recite Mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and
Surat An-Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously
ill, I used to recite (these two Surahs) and rub his hands over his body hoping
for its blessings.[13]
) became sick, he would recite Mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and
Surat An-Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously
ill, I used to recite (these two Surahs) and rub his hands over his body hoping
for its blessings.[13]
[1] [Bayhaqi Shu’ab al-Iman, Mishkat al-Masabih
#2166]
[2] [Muslim].]
[3] [Muslim 780, 4: 1707
[4] [Muslim]
[5] [Sahih al-Bukhari 6:61 #530, Agreed upon]
[6] [Muslim]
[7] Al-Bukhaari (891) and Muslim (880)
[8] al-Mulk, soorah 67]. [8]
[9] [an-Nasa’i]
[10] [Sahih al-Bukhari 6:61 #533, Riyad as-Salihin by
Imam an-Nawawi Ch.183 #1010]
[11] [Sahih al-Bukhari 6:61 #534, Riyad as-Salihin by
Imam an-Nawawi Ch.183 #1010
Jazaki Allah khairun habibti I enjoyed reading this and gaining beneficial knowledge. May Allah reward you with firmness of eimaan in dunya and Janatul Firdous in Akhira..Ameen sakina Ali
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