In the name of Allah(swt), the Most Compassionate, the Most
Merciful All praise is due to Allah(swt), the Lord of all the worlds. May
Allah(swt) bestow His peace and blessings upon His Servant and Messenger
Muhammad(saw) and upon all of his family and Companions. Ameen.
Ayat al__Qursi
Allahu la ilaha illa huwa Al -Haiyul-Qaiyum
La ta'khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm
lahu ma fi as-samawati wa ma fil-'ard
Man dhal-ladhi yashfa'u 'indahu illa bi-idhnihi
Ya'lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum
wa la yuhituna bi shai'in min 'ilmihi illa bima sha'a
Wasi'a kursiyuhus-samawati wal ard
wa la ya'uduhu hifdhuhuma wa Hu wal 'Aliyul-Adheem
Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, The
Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him Nor Sleep. His are all
things In the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede In His presence
except As he permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to His creatures As) Before
or After or Behind them. Nor shall they compass Aught of his knowledge Except
as He willeth. His throne doth extend Over the heavens And on earth, and He
feeleth No fatigue in guarding And preserving them, For He is the Most High.
The Supreme (in glory). Al-Baqarah 2: 255
The benefits and virtues of this Ayah are numerous and here
are some of them:
• A
Guarantee of Paradise inshaAllah!
• It was
narrated that Abu Umamah said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be
upon him) said: “Whoever recites Ayat Al-Kursi immediately after each
prescribed Prayer, there will be nothing standing between him and his entering
Paradise except death.” (Reported by An-Nasa’i and Ibn Hibban.)
• In it the
Most Great Name of Allah (ismullahi al-’atham) is mentioned.
• It
protects one’s self, property and home from the shayatin (devils) and brings
one relief from difficulties.
• The
believer who recites it following an obligatory salah is under the Care and
Protection of Allah until the commencement of the next prayer.
• It is the
only place in the Quran where the Kursi (Footstool of Allah) is mentioned
• It brings
an abundance of blessings when recited and blown upon food and drink Here are
some hadith about the great benefits and virtues of Ayat ul Kursi:
Hadhrat Ali (ra) says that the chief of the Ayats of the
Qur'aan Kareem is Ayatul Kursi.
Hadhrat Ibn Masood (ra) says that Allah the Lofty did not
create any thing in the skies or on earth, in Jannat or Jahannam, loftier than
Ayatul Kursi.
Hadhrat Ibn Masood (ra) says that no space in the sky or on
the earth is loftier than Ayatul Kursi.
Hadhrat Ali bin Kaab (ra) remarks that Nabi (saw) asked
him," Which is the most high ranking Aayat in the Qur'aan Kareem?" He
said," Allah and His Rasul know best". Rasulallah repeated this
statement very often. Hadhrat Ali (ra) stated,"Ayatul Kursi".Nabi
(saw) said:"Oh Abul Munzar (family name of Abi bin Kaab). May you be
blessed by this knowledge. I swear by that Being in whose Hands and Control is my
life, that this Ayat has one tongue and two lips. It is by the threshold of
Allah's Arsh, Mentioning His purity".
It is reported from Hadhrat Askee Baqri that Nabi (saw) came
to the abode of the Muhajreen when one person asked, "In the Qur'aan
Kareem which is the most lofty Ayat?" Nabi (saw) repeated"Ayatul
Kursi".
Hadhrat Hassan reports "Marfoonaan"," I have
been given Ayatul Kursi. Nabi (saw) said," Surah Fateha, Ayatul Kursi and
the two Ayats of Al-Imraan (Shaheedal Allah - 18th Ayat), and "Qul Allahumma
Malekal mulk til Bi Ghairi Hisaab (Ayat 26/7) are attached to the Arsh and say,
"Oh our Rabb, You are sending us onto earth to disobedient ones!!! Allah
says ," I have given you such status, whosoever from amongst my servants
recites you after every Salaat, his resting place will be Jannat. And I will
make his abode in Jannatul Quddoos and fulfill 70 needs of his daily needs, the
least of which is forgiving him and saving him from all enemies of evils.
Ubayy bin Ka'b (radiAllahu anhu) reported: The Messenger of
Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Abu Mundhir! Do you know which Ayah in
Allah's Book is the greatest? I said: 'Allah and His messenger know best.' He
(peace be upon him) again said: 'Do you know which Ayah in Allah's Book,
according to you, is the greatest?' I (Abu Mundhir) replied: ‘It is 'Allah la
ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum'.[2:255]. Thereupon he (peace be upon him)
patted me in the chest and said, ' Rejoice by your knowledge, O Abu Mundhir!
(i.e, may this knowledge be a source of respect, honour and benefit to
you)'." [Muslim]
Asma' bint Yazid (radiAllahu anhu) reported, ' I heard the
Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say about these two following Ayahs,
i.e, verses: "Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, The
Self-subsisting, Eternal. [2:255], And, Alif Lam Mim, Allah! There is no god
but He - the Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal [3:1-2], That they contain
Allah's Greatest Name." [Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal in his Musnad]
Abu Umamah Al-Bahili (may Allah be pleased with him)
reported: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The one who recites it
after each of the obligatory prayers, then death will be the only thing
preventing him from entering Paradise." [Ibn Sunni, Ibn Hibban]
Abu Dhar said; O Messenger of Allah, what is the greatest
thing that has been revealed to you?’ He said, Ayat al-Kursi, 'Allah! La ilaha
illa Huwa' [an-Nasa'i]
Everything has its pinnacle and the pinnacle of the Qur’an
is Surah al-Baqarah. In it there is an ayah which is the greatest in the
Qur’an: Ayat al-Kursi [at-Tirmidhi]
It is equivalent to a quarter of the Qur'aan.
Hadhrat Anas (RA) narrates that Rasulallah (saw) asked one
of his companions: "Oh, so and so are you married?" He replied:
"No, I do not have enough wealth that I may marry.”
Nabi (saw) said:
"Do you know Surah Qul Huwallahu Ahad?" The Sahaba replied: "I
know". Nabi (saw) said: "It is equal to a quarter of the Qur'aan.
Nabi (saw) asked:
"Do you not know Qul Yaa Ayyuhal Kaafiroon?" The Sababi replied
"I know". Nabi (saw) said “It is equal to a quarter of the
Qur'aan."
Nabi (saw) asked, "Do you not know Surah "Iza Zul
Zilzilaat " ?" The Sahaabi replied, "I Know". Nabi (saw)
said: "It is a quarter of the Qur'aan".
Nabi (saw) asked:
"Do you not know Surah Iza Jaa a Nasrullaahi Wal Fath" The Sahabi
replied "I Know" Nabi (saw) said, it is a quarter of the Qur'aan.
Nabi (saw) asked: "Do you know the Ayatul Kursi?"
The Sahabi replied "I know". Nabi (saw) said, "It is equal to a
quarter of the Qur'aan. Marry, Marry, Marry."
The Benefits and Virtues of Ayat ul Kursi
Hadhrat Anas (ra) said that Nabi (saw) said: "The one
who recites Ayatul Kursi after every fard Salaat will be protected until the
next Salaat and this is constantly done by a Nabi or a Siddiq or a martyr.
Hadhrat Hassan bin Ali (ra) says: "A person once asked:
"Oh Rasulallah (saw) what does that person receive who recites Ayatul
Kursi after every Fard Salaat ? Nabi (saw) said: "That person remains
under the protection of Allah until the next Salaat."
Hadhrat Anas (ra) says: Rasulallah (saw) asked; "Do you
know which Ayat in the Qur'aan is most lofty?” I said, Allah and his Rasul know
more." Nabi (saw) read Ayatul Kursi
Hadhrat Efai bin Abdullah Kallee said that one person
asked."Oh Rasulallah (saw), which Ayat in the Qur'aan is the most lofty
one?" Nabi (saw) said: " Ayatul Kursi". The person
asked,"Which Ayat has those benefits which you desire for your Ummah, in
the Qur'aan?" Nabi (saw) said: "The last Ayat of Surah Baqarah, for
it is from the treasures of Allah from underneath the threshold of the Arsh. It
encompasses all the good of this world and the Aakhiraat".
Hadhrat Muhammad bin al Saumi bin Al Salsal bin Damasc
narrates from his father, who in turn, narrates from his father that
Prophet(saw) said: " Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after every fard Salaat,
there is only death between him and Jannat", he will enter into Jannat
immediately when he dies.
Hadhrat Ibne Anas (ra) says that Rasulallah (saw) said:
"The one who recites Ayatul Kursi after every Fard Salaat, Allah will
grant him a gratifying heart, actions of the truthful and reward like the
prophets (ambiya) .Special mercies will descend upon him, and death is the only
barrier from his entrance into Jannat. On dying he will enter Jannat".
inshaAllah
Extra Blessing upon food it is blown upon
Hadhrat Ayesha (R.A.) narrates that one person came to Nabi
(saw) and said that there was absolutely no
"Barakat" (blessings) in the things at home. Nabi
(saw) replied, "Why are you neglectful of Ayatul Kursi."
Whenever Aayatul Kursi is recited upon food, Allah will
increase the Barakat in that food.
For protection of one’s self, wealth, property and home from
Satan
Hadhrat Ali (RA) says
"I have heard Rasulallah (saw) say that person who
recites Ayatul Kursi after every Salaat, only death prevents him from Jannat
and who recites it whilst retiring to his sleeping place, Allah will protect
his house, his neighbours and even his surroundings.
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (ra) narrates this (above) Hadith from
Rasulallah (saw), with the addition that there is an Ayat in Surah Baqara,
which is the chief ayat of the Qur'aan. Whosoever recites it in a house wherein
Shaitaan is, he (Shaitaan) will leave.
Hadhrat Ibne Masood (ra) says that a person requested
Rasulallah (saw) to teach him something that will benefit him. "Nabi (saw)
said,” Read Ayatul Kursi, it will protect you, your children, home and even
those houses surrounding your house."
In times of difficulty
Hadhrat Abu Zar (RA) says that he asked Rasulallah (SAW)
which was the most (Arabic) (lofty, respectable) Ayat revealed to you? Nabi
(SAW) replied, "Ayatul Kursi".
Aid at the time difficulty and Angels stipulated it for
Protection
Hadhrat Abu Qatada (RA) narrates that Nabi (SAW)
said."Whoever reads Ayatul Kursi and the last Ayat of Surah Baqarah when
in difficulty, then Allah listens to that plea."
Hadhrat Qatadah (RA) says: ” Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi on
his sleeping bed, Allah Ta'aala nominates 2 angels to protect him until
morning."
Easy child-birth
Hadhrat Fatima Zahra (ra) narrates, ” When the time
approached for her delivery, then Nabi (saw) ordered Hadhrat Umme Salama (ra)
and Hadhrat Zainab (ra) to go to Fatima and recite Ayatul Kursi and "Inna Rabba Kumullaah" (the whole
Ayat) and the last two Quls and blow on her.
Ayatul Kursi is the Best Means of Protection
Hadhrat Ali (ra) narrates, " I cannot understand how a
person, who is a Muslim and owner of reason (intellect), can spend the night
without reading Ayatul Kursi. If you knew the benefits of it, then you will
never discard it under any condition".
Rasulallah (saw) stated, "I have been given Aayatul
Kursi from the treasures under the Arsh of Allah and it was not given to anyone
before me".
Hadhrat Ali (ra) says, "From the time I have heard
this, I have never passed a night without reading it".
Hadhrat Abu Huraia (ra) said that Rasulallah (saw) stated
that whosoever reads "Haa meem al Mu'minoon" upto "al
maseer" and Ayatul Kursi in the morning, will be protected until the
evening and whoever reads both of these in the night will be protected until
the morning.
Hadhrat Ibne Abbass (ra) narrated that the Bani Israeel
asked Musa(A.S.), "Does your Rabb sleep?" Musa(A.S.) said, "Fear
Allah". Allah ordered, " Oh Musa, your nation has asked you whether
your Rabb sleeps? Take two glasses in your hand and stand with it for the whole
night." Hadhrat Musa (A.S) did as he was ordered. When on third of the
night passed, he fell on his knees but stood up immediately. During the latter
part of the night, sleep overcame him and the glasses fell and broke. Allah
said, "Oh Musa, if I sleep then the sky will fall on the earth and destroy
it just as the two glasses fell from your hands and broke.” Then Allah Ta'aala
revealed unto Nabi (saw) Ayatul Kursi.
Fulfilling 70 needs and the Ayat which gives Jannat.
Hadhrat Ali (ra) narrates that Surah Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi
and two Ayats of Al Imraan (Shahidallahu Anahu la...... Azzizul Hakeem) and
(Qul Allahumma...bi Ghairi Hisaab) are linked to the arch of Allah and between
them and Allah there are no veils. These Ayats said to Allah "You are sending
us unto earth and amongst those who become disobedient." Allah said,
"By my Being, I say, that whoever of my servants reads you (addressing the
Ayats) after every fard Salaat, I will make his resting place Jannat,
irrespective of what action he may be involved in and will make him stay in
"Blessed Peace" and view him with my hidden eye daily seventy times
and fulfil seventy of his needs daily, amongst which the smallest is
forgiveness and I will protect him from every enemy and assist him against the
enemies".
Some of the Virtues of Ayat ul Kursi Summarised
• This is
the loftiest Ayat of the Qur'aan.
• It is the
chief Ayat of the Qur'aan.
• The
reader of it is protected from the evil effects of the Jinnat from morning
until evening and from evening until morning.
• It is
from the threshold of the Arsh of Allah (Throne of Allah).
• It is
equivalent to a quarter of the Qur'aan.
• Whoever
recites it after the Fard Salaat will be protected until the next Salaat and
and only death is the barrier between the reader and Jannat inshaAllah.
• Blowing
it upon food and drink brings blessings and abundance on the food or drink that
it is blown upon.
• It is
greater than the skies, earth, Jannat and Jahannam.
• Whosoever
reads it upon entering the home; Satan finds it intolerable to stay there and
runs squealing like a donkey.
• The
reader, his children, home, wealth, property and the homes of his neighbours
are safe.
• Whosoever
reads it together with the last Ayats of Surah Baqarah, Shaitaan does not enter
his home for at least three days this is how powerful the effects are of this
Ayah.
• The
Jinnaat cannot open any utensils upon which this Ayat is read.
• In it is
the Ism Azam. (Blessed name of Allah; through which the invoker's duaa is
fulfilled).
• The thief
does not come near its reciter.
• When
recited with the last Ayat of Surah Baqarah then the plea of the reader will
not go unattended.
• When
reading it when going to bed then one is protected until the morning. Two
angels are deputed to protect him.
• Whosoever
recites it after every fard Salaat, will be rewarded with a grateful heart, a
remembering tongue, the reward of being martyred in the path of Allah (swt),
and will also be rewarded like the Siddiques.
• Who reads
it and "Inna Rabba bi kum Allah.." and the last two Quls for a women
on delivery, then the delivery becomes easy for her inshaAllah.
• When one
reads it and blows on his possessions and goods, then Shaitaan cannot come near
the possessions.
• Whosoever
reads Ayatul Kursi and the beginning of Surah Ghafir in the morning then he
will be protected and be safe from the morning until the evening and vice
versa.
Subhan Allah what amazing benefits an virtues there are with this short ayah from the quran
Lets not miss out on this immense reward and blessings and
lets learn it if we don’t know it and increase in reading it if we don’t do so
already and remind others also to do the same and we shall receive the reward!
Let’s also teach our families, kids, friends and all the Muslims we can about
the great virtues and benefits of the greatest Ayah of the Glorious Qur’an!
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