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Merits of reciting Surah of the Holy Quran
Chapter 1 Surah Al Fatihah
This Surah is the core of the wajib prayers of every Muslim. Its recitation is equal to the whole Qur’an. This Surah has the healing power of all sickness except death. Recite Surah Al Fatihah before beginning any important task in life.
Chapter 2 Surah Al baqarah
If you recite the four ayaat of this Surah followed by Ayatul Kursi and then the three ayaat of this Surah, you won’t have any sort of difficulty concerning your health, wealth and family members. Also you’ll not forget the Holy Qura’n and Shaitan will stay away from you.
Chapter 3 SURAH AALE IMRAN
Recite this surah on Friday and let Allah (SWT) shower his blessings till sunset and the angels will pray for the forgiveness of the reciter.
If written with saffron and hung in the neck of a woman with the intention of pregnancy then with Allah (SWT)’s command, the woman would be pregnant.
Chapter 4 SURAH An Nisa
Recite this Surah every Friday and relieve yourself from the squeezing of the grave.
Chapter 5 SURAH al maidah
The reciter of this Surah will get good deeds added to his account equal to the number of Jews and Christians. His bad deeds will be erased and his position in Allah (SWT)’s eyes will be high.
Chapter 6 SURAH al an’am
If you recite this Surah on a regular basis, angels will ask for forgiveness till the Day of Judgement. Write this Surah with saffron, soak and drink its water for 6 days, lots of good things will come to you, problems and ailments will stay away and you’ll keep healthy. There is great reward in reciting this Surah because Allah (SWT)’s name is mentioned 70 times.
Chapter 7 SURAH al ar’af
Recite this Surah at least once a month; you’ll be safe from grief and sorrow on the Day of Judgement. Recite it on Friday; you’ll be with people whose account won’t be taken. Write it with rose water and saffron, drink it and keep safe from enemies and dangerous animals.
Chapter 8
SURAH al anfal
If you write this Surah and keep it with you, it’ll enable you to get your rights from your superior.
Chapter 9
SURAH at tawbah
Recitation of this Surah keeps away from enemies, thieves and fire.
Chapter 10
SURAH yunus
If there has been a misunderstanding in your family and you want to know who is at fault, write this Surah together with the name of all family members, and the problem will be solved.
Chapter 11
SURAH HUD
If you recite this Surah on Friday, you will be with the Prophet (SAWW) on the Day of Judgement. All your sins will be forgiven and you will get the position of a martyr.
Chapter 12
SURAH yusuf
The reciter of this Surah will be safe from envy. Pangs of death will be made easy. If you write this Surah and drink its water, you’ll have good luck and sustenance.
Chapter 13
SURAH ar ra’ad
Recitation of this Surah increases sustenance and makes you triumphant against enemies. Even thunder declares the Glory of Allah (SWT).
Chapter 14 SURAH Ibrahim
Pray 2 rakaat every Friday (in 1st rakaa, Surah Ibrahim and 2nd rakaa Surah Al Hijr) after Surah al Fatihah, to be safe from sudden calamity and poverty.
Chapter 15 SURAH hijr
To prosper in business, tie this Surah on your hand or keep it in your pocket.
Chapter 16 SURAH an nahl
Recite every month to be safe from debts and calamities.
Chapter 17 SURAH bani Israel
If you recite this Surah on every Thursday night, you will see the 12th Imam before you die.
If a child is stammering, or does not have clear speech, write this Surah, soak in water and let him drink, he will be able to talk clearly.
Chapter 18 SURAH al kahf
To wake up from sleep at a certain time, recite the last ayah of this Surah. If you recite this Surah every Thursday night, you’ll die the death of a martyr. If you write this Surah in a bottle with narrow neck, you will be safe from debt, poverty and other problems. If you recite the last ayah of this Surah before sleeping, a light will appear and it will go till the Holy Qa’aba and the angels will pray for you. If the person is in Mecca, the light will go to Al bayt ul Ma’mun and angels will pray for him.
Chapter 19 SURAH maryam
If you keep this Surah with you, you’ll have good dreams. If this Surah is hung on the wall, you will be protected from thieves and frightened people will become calm.
Chapter 20 SURAH taha
By reciting this Surah regularly, your book of accounts will be given to you in your right hand on the Day of Judgement.
If a man writes this Surah on a green silk cloth and goes to a family where he intends to get married, he will not be refused.
When a girl wants to get married she must bathe with the water that this Surah was soaked in.
If anyone wishes to get married, he should write ayah 131-132 and tie on his hand.
Chapter 21 SURAH al anbiya
When one cannot sleep owing to fear and worry, the person should tie his Surah to ones waist.
Chapter 22 SURAH al hajj
The reciter of this Surah will get rewards of all previous and future pilgrims. If one recites this Surah on every third day, he will go for Hajj in the same year and if he dies while going he will go straight to heaven.
Chapter 23 SURAH al mu’minoon
To stop someone from drinking alcohol, write this Surah on a white cloth and tie it to your neck.
Recite this Surah regularly and be happy at the time of dying.
Chapter 24 SURAH an nur
Recite this Surah day and night and none of your family member will be in trouble.
Also 70,000 angels will follow the funeral and pray for your forgiveness.
Chapter 25 SURAH al furqan
The reciter of this Surah will enter Paradise on the Day of Judgement without accounting for anything, on one condition that he must have faith. Keep this Surah on you to ward off dangerous pests.
Chapter 26 SURAH ash shu’ara
Every illness can be cured if this Surah is soaked and the water drunk.
You’ll be protected from drowning/burning and be safe form wrongful death.
Recite this Surah and reap the reward tenfold as many mu’minoon and mu’minaat.
Chapter 27 SURAH an naml
The reward of this Surah is to stand on the day of Judgement reciting Shahadatain.
Chapter 28 SURAH al qasas
This Surah when soaked in rainwater and drunk may cure stomach and liver pains.
Soak the Surah in water, drink and help dispel all your doubts and misgivings, sorrows and grief.
Chapter 29 SURAH al ankabut
Relieve malaria, cold, heaviness of chest by drinking the water this Surah has been soaked in. Recite this Surah and sleep like a baby.
Chapter 30 SURAH ar rum
As many angels there are between the heavens and earth, the reciter of this Surah will be rewarded ten times as many good deeds.
Chapter 31 SURAH luqman
Soak the Surah in water to alleviate all types of diseases as well as relief from severe stomach problems.
Chapter 32 SURAH as sajda
Write this Surah on deerskin and receive tons of proposals.
Keep the Surah on you and be safe from fevers, headaches and pain of joints.
Recite this at night and Allah (SWT) would give the records of deeds in the right hand.
Chapter 33 SURAH al ahzab
Write on deerskin and keep it in a casket at home, all good marriage proposals will be brought. If you teach this Surah to all at home, the pangs of the grave will be kept against you. Good deeds will be written for you and you’ll be close to the Ahlulbayt on the Day of Qiyamah.
Chapter 34 SURAH as sabaa
Reciter of this Surah and Surah Fatir will stay in peace at night. and if recited at daytime, no unpleasant incident will occur. You will get good in the world and the hereafter. Write this Surah, tie it on you, and be protected form dangerous animals.
Chapter 35 SURAH al fatir
Recite ayah 42 of this Surah and your headache will be cured.
Chapter 36 SURAH yaseen
Recite Surah Yaseen and your sins are forgiven. Recite regularly and the rewards are equal to completing the Holy Quran twelve times. If you recite this Surah for a sick person, angels will pray for his forgiveness and at time of death they will also attend his funeral.
Written with rosewater and Saffron and drunk for 7 days, one’s memory would be that he would memorise what he listens.
If in dispute one would win.
Produces much milk for a weaning mother.
Chapter 37 SURAH as saffat
Protect yourself from misfortunes and calamities by reciting this Surah every Friday. Be blessed with health, wealth and children. Allah (SWT) will keep him safe from evils of shaitan and he will die the death of a martyr.
If read over a dying person, he will pass away peacefully and easily.
Chapter 38 SURAH saad
Recite regularly; you will be saved from committing big and small sins.
Chapter 39 SURAH AZ zumar.
Allah (SWT) bestows great honours and onlookers will respect you, if you recite this Surah. Keep the Surah on you and everyone will praise you. Also the fire of hell will not touch you.
Increases love between Husband and Wife.
Chapter 40 SURAH al mu’min
Purification of the heart. Past and future sins are forgiven. Kept at the place of work, it brings prosperity. If one has white/black spots/pimples/boils, keep this Surah on you to get cured. Soak it, use the water to make dough, dry and grind, take a pinch to cure liver, spleen, heart, trembling problems and unconsciousness.
Chapter 41SURAH Hamim sajda
Write in a utensil, wash with water and knead flour with that water, make balls, dry it and grind it. Give it to a person who has pain in heart, pain would be removed.
N.B. Following are merits of All Suwar starting with “Ha Mim”
i) Whoever recites in Namaz E Shab you’ll have liberty to enter the garden of heaven.
ii) Souls of Prophets, believers and pious ones will send salawaat and pray for forgiveness of the reciter of this Surah.
iii) Reciter of this Surah, his mouth will have a pleasant scent and Allah (SWT) showers his blessings on him and neighbours.
Chapter 42 SURAH ash shu’ra
On the day of Judgement there will be light on your face.
Soak it and use the water to make a dough, dry and grind it, having a pinch of it daily cures eye diseases.
Drink water during a journey to safeguard from troubles.
Chapter 43 SURAH az zukhruf
The reciter is saved from the squeezing of the grave. Water soaked with this Surah is good for disease and epilepsy.
Chapter 44 SURAH ad dukhan
The water in which this Surah has been soaked will cure constipation and stomach ails.
Save your self from shaitan and get good dreams by keeping it under your pillow.
If you recite on Thursday night, sins will be forgiven and 70,000 angels will ask for forgiveness till the next day.
Recite this Surah on Thursday night and Friday morning, Allah (SWT) will build a house in Jannah.
If a patient of Migraine drinks water of Surah Ad Dukhan he would instantly be cured.
Chapter 45 SURAH al jathiya
The reciter of this Surah will not enter hell. Keep this Surah on yourself and remain safe from backbiters, also no one will talk bad about you.
If it is hung around a newborn child, it will keep him safe.
Chapter 46 SURAH al ahkaf
Rid the habit of forgetfulness by reciting this Surah.
Soak it in Zam Zam water and drink the water, people will love and listen to you.
Chapter 47 SURAH Muhammad
The reciter of this Surah will not have doubts on his religion and will be free from kufr and shirk.
He will also be free from problems and diseases. After his death, 1000 angels will recite salawaat for him.
Chapter 48 SURAH al fath
Forget forgetfulness by reciting this Surah.
Surah soaked in Zam Zam water cures trembling during old age. Your children and family will be safe traveling
Chapter 49 SURAH al hajarat
Cancel misunderstandings by reciting this Surah. A breast-feeding mother will get more milk if she keeps this Surah on her.
Chapter 50 SURAH qaaf
By reciting this Surah the pangs of death will be easier. Epilepsy will disappear. Sustenance will be increased and a breast-feeding mother will get more milk. Drink it’s water and you will not get stomach ails. For any eye problem, read ayah 23, blow water and wash your face with it.
Chapter 51 SURAH ADH dhariyat
Recite this Surah to make things easier, like pangs of death, deliveries, and e.t.c
Chapter 52 SURAH at tur
A prisoner will be let free if he recites this Surah regularly.
A scorpion bite will heal if the water soaked with the Surah is sprinkled over it.
Chapter 53 SURAH an najm
If you recite this Surah regularly, you will have a peaceful life, people will love, respect and honour you.
Chapter 54 SURAH al qamar
On the Day of Judgement, the face of the reciter of this Surah will shine.
If you write this Surah on a Friday and keep it with you in your amama (cap), you will be honoured wherever you go.
Chapter 55SURAH ar rahman
The reciter of this Surah will die a martyr and enter paradise. If you recite this Surah on Friday morning, you will get great reward.
Keep it on you at all times to make your work easy.
Eyes will be cured.
Hang it on the wall to ward of all insects
Chapter 56 SURAH waqia
If you recite this Surah regularly, your sustenance will increase, you will not face poverty, people will love you, and you’ll not be grieved. Death pangs will be easy and your sins forgiven.
Chapter 57 SURAH al hadid
Recite this Surah to make a wound heal fast. Also recite this Surah for release of prisoners.
Chapter 58 SURAH mujadilah
If you recite or tie this Surah to a sick or restless person, he will get peaceful sleep and remain calm.
If you recite this Surah day and night, you will be safe from theft.
If you will recite this Surah on hand and throw it on an enemy, he will be friendly towards you.
Chapter 59 SURAH hashir
To have a good memory and be intelligent, write this Surah and drink the water you soak it in.
Chapter 60 SURAH al mumtahanah
Cure any spleen disease by drinking the water this Surah has been soaked in for three days.
Chapter 61 SURAH as saff
If recited during journey, you will be saved from thieves and other problems.
Chapter 62 SURAH al jum’ah
One who recites this every morning and evening will be saved from shaitan’s promptings. Also you will be free from worries.
Chapter 63 SURAH munafiqun
Recited regularly, this Surah cures, boils, eye- sores, internal pains and many other sicknesses.
Chapter 64 SURAH taghabun
The reciter of this Surah will be saved from sudden accidental deaths and cruel people.
Chapter 65 SURAH at talaq
The 6th Imam says those who recite this Surah in Wajib namaz he will be protected from the Fear of Day of Judgement and will have a place in Heaven. By reciting this Surah regularly, Allah (SWT) will accept his repentance in full.
Chapter 66 SURAH At tahrim
Regularly recitation helps clear debts. Soak the Surah in water; sprinkle it over a sick person for comfort, and on an epileptic patient for cure. For good sleep, recite before going to bed.
Chapter 67 SURAH al mulk
One who memorises this Surah will be saved from the chastisement of the grave and if you recite it for a dead person, his difficulties will immediately decrease. Also the reciter of this Surah will achieve what he seeks and be in Allah (SWT)’s protection.
Chapter 68 SURAH al qalam
One who recites this Surah regularly will have no problems in his sustenance.
Also hung around the neck, tooth pain will subside.
Chapter 69 SURAH al haqqah
The child of a pregnant woman would be safe if this Surah is hung around her neck.
The water from this Surah will make a child intelligent if it’s given to the child.
Chapter 70 SURAH al ma’arij
Recite this if you wish for a certain prisoner to be released. Recited at night, you’ll be safe from shaitan’s promptings.
Chapter 71 SURAH an nuh
Recite the Surah regularly to get your wishes granted and have a house built for you in Jannah by reciting it every morning and night.
Chapter 72 SURAH al jinn
Keep yourself safe from the witchcraft.
A prisoner who recites this regularly will be released.
Recitation of this Surah keeps your treasures safe and away from debts.
Keep it on you for good memory.
Chapter 73 SURAH al muzammil
The reciter of this Surah will have a peaceful death and keep him away from bad situations.
Recited in Namaz E Shab or Isha, he’ll be free from sins for the whole day.
If you recite this Surah without missing a day, you’ll see the Prophet in your dreams and whatever you’ll ask from Allah (SWT), would be granted to you.
Chapter 73 SURAH al muzammil
The reciter of this Surah will have a peaceful death and keep him away from bad situations.
Recited in Namaz E Shab or Isha, he’ll be free from sins for the whole day.
If you recite this Surah without missing a day, you’ll see the Prophet in your dreams and whatever you’ll ask from Allah (SWT), would be granted to you.
Recited on a Thursday night a hundred times, a hundred sins will be forgiven and a hundred good deeds added to his account and his wish granted.
Chapter 74 SURAH al muddaththir
You should recite this Surah if you want to memorise the Holy Qur’an. Your memory will be excellent and you will not die until you have memorized the Qur’an.
You will also have no bad luck in life.
Chapter 75 SURAH al qiyamah
Recite this Surah regularly, you will rise from your grave with light, your livelihood will increase, you will be under Allah (SWT)’s protection, people will love you and you will be purified and become humble.
Your heart will become strong when you drink the water from this Surah.
Recite this Surah and act on it; it will come to you smiling with good news on the Day of Judgement.
Chapter 76/77 SURAH ad dahr/al Insan
You will go to Paradise if you recite it regularly, on every Thursday morning; the reward is a 100 hoors in heaven, 4000 gardens and a house near the Prophet. The water of this Surah will cure heart disease.
Chapter 78 SURAH an naba
Recite this Surah daily, you will visit the Holy Qa’aba within a year. If you recite it with the intention of staying awake, you will remain awake.
Recite whilst traveling, you will have a safe journey. The water from this Surah will cure stomach ailments.
Chapter 79 SURAH an nazi’a’t
Reciter of this Surah will get as much reward as ten times the stars in the sky.
Chapter 80 SURAH abasa
The reciter of this Surah will rise from his grave joyfully. The reciter of this Surah will return safely from a journey. One will enter paradise under its shade.
Chapter 81 SURAH al Takweer
All eye problems will disappear if this Surah is written and hung around the neck. Also by reciting this Surah, eyesight is improved.
Chapter 82 SURAH al infitar
Your faults are hidden during the day of Judgement if this Surah is recited regularly.
Chapter 83 SURAH al mutaffifin
The fire of hell will not touch you if you recite this Surah.
Recite on any of your treasures or property to safeguard them.
Chapter 84 SURAH al inshiqaq
Make an amulet of this Surah for a pregnant lady and remove once the child is born.
It also helps in the easy delivery.
Chapter 85 SURAH al Buruj
Recite this Surah for a sound sleep.
It also keeps you far from dangerous places.
To stop breast-feeding, make an amulet for the child and this will help him wean the habit.
Chapter 86 SURAH al tariq
If you recite this Surah on the medicine before having it, it will become more effective.
The water in which you soak the Surah will heal a wound faster if you wash with it.
Chapter 87 SURAH al a’la
To relieve earaches, recite this Surah and blow on the part that is affected.
This Surah is also recommended for curing piles, neck pains and broken limbs.
Chapter 88 SURAH al ghashiyah
Recite this Surah to calm a scared and crying child.
This Surah cures toothaches.
Chapter 89 SURAH al fajr
This is Imam Husain (AS)’s Surah. If you have difficulty conceiving, tie an amulet of this Surah around your waist and then sleep with your spouse.
Chapter 90 SURAH al balad
The water of this Surah will relieve nose problems and an amulet will ward off diseases in a child.
Chapter 91 SURAH ash shams
By reciting this Surah daily, it will increase your livelihood and people will always be in agreement with you.
Your heart will be strong and you will have good memory.
Chapter 92
SURAH wal layl
Recite this Surah 15 times before sleeping and see only good dreams.
And if you recite this Surah in the ear of a person who is unconscious or suffering form epilepsy, he will be cured.
Chapter 93 SURAH wad duha
Write this Surah over the name of a person who has disappeared, he will come back.
If you have forgotten anything, recite this Surah and the thing will remain in Allah (SWT)’s protection.
Chapter 94 SURAH al inshirah
Cure chest pains by reciting this Surah and wear an amulet for palpitations.
If a person whose urine has stopped, write this Surah, soak it in water and then drink it, it will cure the ailment,
Chapter 95 SURAH wat teen
Poison will not affect the person who recites on his food
Chapter 96 SURAH al alaq
Recite this Surah for safe travel, from drowning, safekeeping treasures. Recite this Surah in the day or at night and if you die in the course of it, you will die a martyr’s death.
Chapter 97 SURAH al qadr
i) Recite 10 times in one sitting, 1000 sins are forgiven.
ii) Recite 15 times after Isha prayers, you’ll be safe until the next night.
iii) Recite this Surah in wajib namaz, all your sins will be forgiven.
iv) Recite this Surah once in Ramadhan and get the reward of fasting for the whole month.
v) Recite this Surah in front of your employer, your work will be done.
vi) Recited 7 times on a mu’mins grave, his sins are forgiven.
Chapter 98 SURAH al bayyinah
Hang around the neck for cure of jaundice/white spots on body. Soak the Surah in water, drink and pregnancy stays safe and body swellings disappear. Recite it on food there will be no effect of poison.
Chapter 99 SURAH AZ zilzaal
Recite this Surah to keep you safe from earthquakes and accidental deaths and you will die peaceful and enter heaven.
Whoever has been afflicted with facial paralysis should look at this Surah to get cured.
Chapter 100 SURAH al a’adiyat
Regular recitation of this Surah will be rewarded equally to the whole Qur’an. Your debts will be paid and you will be free from fears.
If you are in pain, write this Surah in a new utensil and soak it with rainwater, then add a pinch of Sugar. Drink this water for the pain to subside.
Chapter 101 SURAH al qariah
This Surah will increase your livelihood when you recite it regularly. Keep it with you; the door of sustenance will open for you.
Chapter 102 SURAH at takathur
If you recite this Surah when it rains, your sins will be forgiven.
Before sleeping, you will be safe from the squeezing of the grave.
If you recite in wajib namaaz, you will get the reward of 100 martyrs and in Nafila Namaaz the reward of 50 martyrs.
Recite this Surah for headache and it will get cured.
Chapter 103 SURAH al ASR.
If you recite this Surah on a regular basis, you will have a peaceful death. Also, recite this Surah to cure fever.
Chapter 104 SURAH al humazah
An amulet of this Surah worn around your neck will save you from evil eyes.
For eye pain, recite this Surah and you will be cured.
Chapter 105 SURAH al feel
Troubles will fly away when this Surah is recited over a worried person.
Chapter 106 SURAH al quraish
The reciter of this Surah will get the thawaab of a tawaf of Khana e Q’aaba and itteqaf. Doors of sustenance will be open.
If you recite this Surah over a heart patient, he will be cured.
You recite it on food and it will not harm you.
Chapter 107 SURAH al ma’un
Recite this Surah after Isha prayers and you will be under Allah (SWT)’s protection. If you recite this Surah 41 times with 10 salawaats in the beginning and end, you and your children will never be dependant on any body. If you recite this Surah 100 times you will be under Allah (SWT)’s protection till next morning.
Chapter 108 SURAH al kauthar
If you recite this Surah on a Thursday night, you will see the Prophet (SAW) in your dreams.
Whoever recites this in his wajib and Nafila prayers will get to drink the water of Kauther.
Chapter 109 SURAH al kafiroon
If this Surah is recited 100 times before the rising of the sun on a Friday Morning, your wishes will be granted.
If you recite this Surah, you will get the reward of reciting quarter of the Holy Qur’an.
Whenever you travel to accomplish a mission, recite these five suwar: Surah Al Kafiroon; An Nasr;At Tawheed;Al Falaq and An Naas after which you recite “deeni Islam.”
Chapter 110 SURAH an Nasr
The reciter of this Surah will get the reward of being with the Prophet on the day he conquered Mecca.
Chapter 111 SURAH al lahab
The reciter of this Surah should curse Abu Lahab.
Reciting this Surah regularly, helps in the cure of stomach ails.
For a peaceful sleep, recite before going to bed.
Chapter 112 SURAH al Ikhlaas
The reciter of this Surah gets the reward of a quarter of the Holy Qur’an.
Recite 12 times, there will be palaces, 100 times 25 years sins are forgiven, but on the grounds he has not killed and not usurped someone’s rights.
Recite 1000 times, death will not come until the palace is built in Jannah.
Before entering home, recite once and sustenance is increased.
Recite 10 times for a safe journey.
In Namaz E Shab, this Surah ,if recited 30 times in both rakaat all your sins are forgiven.
Recite 11 times in the graveyard to gift the buried ones.
Chapter 113 SURAH al falaq
In Ramadhan recitation of this Surah in wajib and Nafila namaaz, you are rewarded the thawaab of Mecca’s fasting. In Layl namaaz the recitation of this Surah and Surah an Naas is accepted by Allah (SWT)
Chapter 114 SURAH an naas
Recitation of this Surah every night keeps the false doubts, evil, jinn’s are kept away. An amulet for a child keeps evil away. Whenever this Surah is recited where there is pain, it will vanish.
SURAH AL FATIHAH
i) If you recite on a dead body 70 times, it should be no wonder Allah (SWT) restores him to life.
ii) Pain subsides if the surah is recited on any body pain.
iii) If this Surah does not give relief form pain, nothing else can.
iv) Imam Jafar As Sadiq (AS) said: “AL – HAMD” whose beginning is Praise, middle is Purification and the end is Supplication.”
v) Anyone who listens to some one reciting the Surah, he will receive the equal reward.
Holy Qur’an
The Verse “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
If we were to give an exhaustive account of the benefits of the recitation of “Bismillah…” we would need more than a single volume to do justice to it. Apart from being part of every chapter in the Holy Qur’an (except the chapter of repentance [Surah at-tawba]), it is also the most oft repeated verse in the Holy Qur’an.
It is narrated in Tafsir al-Burhaan that the Holy Prophet (S) has said that when a person recites “Bismillah...” then five thousand ruby palaces are built for him in Jannah Each palace has a thousand chambers made of pearls and in each chamber has seventy thousand thrones of emerald and each throne has seventy thousand carpets made from special fabrics and upon each carpet is seated a Hur-ul-Ein. A person asked for the condition necessary to get this great reward and the Holy Prophet (S) replied that the person should recite the “Bismillah…” with conviction and understanding.
The Holy Prophet (S) has also said that when a believer will have to cross the Pul-e-Siraat on the Day of Judgement, and he will say “Bismillah…” then the flames beneath him will start dying down until Jahannam will cry out, ‘O believer, pass through quickly, your presence is causing my fire to die out !’
When a teacher teaches a child to recite “Bismillah…” the child, his parents and the teacher are all guaranteed freedom from hellfire. It is narrated that Prophet Isa (a.s.) was once passing by a graveyard and he saw a grave upon which the Wrath and Punishment of Allah (S.w.T.) was descending, so he quietly walked past. When he passed the same place after some time, he noticed that the Mercy and Blessings of Allah (S.w.T.) was being showered on the same grave. He was surprised at this and asked Allah (S.w.T.) about what has happened and it was revealed to him that the man inside the grave was a sinner and was thus being punished for his sins. When he died, his wife was pregnant and soon gave birth to a son. When the boy grew older, his mother took him to a teacher who taught him to recite “Bismillah…” and I felt that it would not be justice that this man’s son was calling My Name and I was punishing his father in the grave.
It is also mentioned that recitation of “Bismillah…” with a loud voice is from the signs of a true believer. Imam Ali Ridha (a.s.) said that “Bismillah…” is very close to the chosen name of Allah (S.w.T.) [Isma A’adham].
Surah al-Fatihah (The Opening)
There are seven verses in this Surah (chapter) and it is said that this Surah is both ‘makki’ and ‘madani’ ie. it was revealed in both Makkah and Madinah.
In the commentary of Majma’ul Bayan it is narrated that the Holy Prophet (S) said that whoever recites this Surah, he will get the reward for reciting two thirds (2/3) of the whole Qur’an, and will get the reward equivalent to what would be gained by giving charity to all the believing men and women in the world.
One of the companions of the Holy Prophet (S) narrates that he once recited this Surah in the presence of the Holy Prophet (S) and the Prophet said, ‘By Him in whose hand is my soul, a similar revelation to this has not been included in the Taurat (Torah), Injeel (Bible), Zabur (Psalms)or even the Qur’an itself.’
The Holy Prophet (S) once asked Jabir ibn Abdallah Ansari, “Should I teach you a Surah that has no other comparison to it in the whole Qur’an ?” Jabir replied, “Yes, and may my parents be ransom upon you O prophet of Allah.” So the Holy Prophet (S) taught him Surah al-Fatihah. Then the Holy Prophet (S) asked, “Jabir, should I tell you something about this Surah ?” Jabir answered, “Yes, and may my parents be ransom upon you O prophet of Allah.” The Prophet (S) said, “It (Surah al-Fatihah) is a cure for every ailment except death.”
Imam AbuAbdillah Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that whoever cannot be cured by Surah al-Fatihah, then there is no cure for that person. In the same narration it is written that if this Surah is recited 70 times on any part of the body that is paining, the pain will surely go away. In fact, the power of this Surah is so great that it is said that if one were to recite it 70 times over a dead body, you should not become surprised if that body starts moving (ie. comes back to life).
Surah al-Fatihah is a cure for physical and also spiritual ailments. Without this Surah, even the daily prayers are incomplete. It is indeed a great treasure that has been given to us by Allah (S.w.T.) through the Holy Prophet (S) and no previous prophet has been given anything like it. This Surah is also known as ‘Ummul Kitab’ and ‘Sab’a mathani’.
Surah al-Baqarah (The Cow)
This Surah has 286 verses and is a ‘madani’ Surah ie. it was revealed in Madinah. It is also the longest Surah in the Holy Qur’an.
The Holy Prophet (S) has said that whoever recites the first four verses of Surah al-Baqarah, accompanied by the ‘ayatul kursi’ together with the last three verses of this Surah - and makes a habit of reciting these verses daily – his life, property and family will be protected and no evil shall come upon them. Shaitan will not come close to him and he will not be from those who forget Allah (S.w.T.).
Surah Ali-’Imran (The Family of Imran)
In this Surah, there are a total of 200 verses and it was revealed in Madinah. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that whoever recites Surah Ali-’Imran on Friday, then until the setting of the sun, he will be showered by the Mercy of Allah (S.w.T.) and the angels will beg for his forgiveness.
The Prophet (S) has also recommended this Surah for those women who are not able to conceive. The Surah should be written using saffron and then given to her to wear as a talisman and by the Will of Allah (S.w.T.) she will conceive.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that if a person faces hardship in earning his livelihood, he should write this Surah and wear it as a talisman and Allah (S.w.T.) will increase his sustenance greatly. The Imam (a.s.) also said that if anyone recites both Surah al-Baqarah and Ali-’Imran, then these Surahs will come in the shape of clouds on the day of judgement to protect him from the scorching heat.
Surah an-Nisa (The Women)
This Surah was revealed in Madinah and has a total of 177 verses. In ‘Tafsir al-burhan’ it is written that Imam Ali (a.s.) has said that whoever recites this Surah on every Friday, he will remain safe from the squeezing in the grave (‘fishare qabr’).
Surah al-Ma’idah (The Table-spread)
There are 120 verses in this Surah and it is a ‘makki’ Surah ie. it was revealed in Makkah. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that whoever recites this Surah, he will get a reward equivalent to ten times the number of Jews and Christians alive in the world, and will be forgiven the same amount of sins and will be raised in status by the same amount.
Surah al-An’aam (The Cattle)
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and contains a total of 165 verses. Imam Ridha (a.s.) has said that this Surah was revealed accompanied by the descending of seventy thousand angels. These angels will ask forgiveness from Allah (S.w.T.) for any person who recites this Surah, and they will continue doing so until the Day of Judgement.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that if a person writes this Surah using musk or saffron and then drinks it (ie. puts the written Surah in water for its writing to dissolve) for six consecutive days, that person will be blessed abundantly and will be free from all problems and ailments. He will not loose his health or fall sick.
The 6th Holy Imam (a.s.) also said that this Surah must be accorded due respect as the name of Allah (S.w.T.) appears 70 times in it. If people knew the benefits of reciting this Surah, they would never leave it.
Surah al-A’araaf (The Elevated Places)
There are 206 verses in this ‘makki’ Surah. It is reported from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.), that whoever recites this Surah once a month, he will have no worry or fear on the Day of Resurrection and if it is recited on a Friday, then the reciter will be from among those who will be exempted from the taking of accounts on the Day of Judgement.
Surah al-A’araaf has the ayaat al-muhkamaat that will give witness on behalf of its reciter on the Day of Reckoning. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that there will be a veil between the reciter of this Surah and Iblees on Judgement day and the reciter will be in the company of Prophet Adam (a.s.)
Writing this Surah with rose water and saffron and keeping the writing at all times ensures safety from enemies and wild animals.
Surah al-Anfaal (The Spoils of War)
This Surah was revealed in Madinah and it has 75 verses. In the commentary of Majma’ul Bayaan, it is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites Surah al-Anfaal and Surah at-Tawba every month, he will be protected from being a hypocrite and will be counted among the followers of Ameerul Mu’mineen – Imam Ali (a.s.), and on the day of Qiyamah he will eat from the table-spread of Jannah together with all the followers of Ahlul Bayt.
This Surah contains the verse about khums, which is the right of the Ahlul Bayt. The Holy Prophet (S.) said that he will, on the Day of Judgement, intercede for the person who recites this Surah and will bear witness that the reciter of this Surah was free from hypocrisy. Keeping Surah al-Anfaal in your possession at all times ensures that you get your rights that have been taken from you and your legitimate desires are fulfilled.
Surah al-Bara’at / at-Tawba (The Repentance)
This Surah has 129 verses and was revealed in Madinah. This Surah was revealed all at once and its revelation was accompanied by seventy thousand angels. It is narrated that keeping this Surah over one’s head (like in a cap or Amama) is a safety from thieves and destruction of property by fire. Also, keeping this Surah in one’s possession ensures safety from the evil designs of enemies.
Surah Yunus
This Surah is ‘makki’ and it has 109 verses. It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that if a person recites this Surah once in two or three months, he will not be placed alongside the ignorant ones and will be from among the ‘muqarrabeen’ (close ones) on the Day of Reckoning. It is also narrated that if a person recites Surah Yunus, he will get the reward equal to the number of people who were present in the community of Prophet Yunus (a.s.).
This Surah can be used as a means of identifying thieves from among your workers. This is done by either writing the Surah and under it writing the names of all the people in the house or workplace who could be suspected of stealing and then keeping this writing in the house. It will, after some time, become manifest who the thief is.
Surah Hud
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and has a total of 123 ayaat (verses). Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) has said that whoever recites this Surah every Friday, his accounts will on the Day of Judgement, be taken together with that of the Prophets and all his sins will be forgiven.
It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S.) that the person who recites Surah Hud will get a reward equal to the number of people who were there at the time of the Holy Prophet (S) and his rank will be like of the martyrs. The accounting for his deeds will also be made easy for him.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that writing this Surah on a sheepskin and keeping it in one’s possession at all times makes one so courageous and bold that nobody can defeat him in combat. Whoever sees him will be filled with fear.
Surah Yusuf
Surah Yusuf has 111 ayaat and was revealed in Makkah. It is narrated that the Holy Prophet (S) said that whoever recites this Surah and teaches his family members how to recite it also, Allah (S.w.T.) will make the final moments before his death (sakaraatul mawt) easy for him to bear and will remove jealousy from his heart.
It has been narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq that whoever recited this Surah daily, he will be raised on the day of Qiyamah with the handsomeness of Prophet Yusuf (a.s.) and he will be protected from the fear and discomfort of this day. He will be raised among the pious servants of Allah (S.w.T.). This Surah also keeps one’s heart safe from illegitimate lustful desires.
The sixth Imam (a.s.) has also said that if a person drinks the water in which this Surah has been dissolved, then his sustenance will be easier to reach and he will be made from the people of Jannah.
Surah Ra’d
There are 43 ayaat in this Surah and it is ‘makki’ though some Mufassireen (those who have written commentaries of the Holy Qur’an) say that the last verse of this Surah was revealed in Madinah. In fact, some even go as far as saying that the whole of this Surah is ‘madani’ except for two verses.
The Holy Prophet (a.s.) has been quoted as saying that whoever recites this Surah will be made from among those who fulfil their promise to Allah (S.w.T.) and they will be given reward which is ten times the number of sins they have committed.
It is narrated that Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that if a mu’min recites this Surah often, he will be taken to Jannah without having to give the long and detailed accounts for his deeds on Earth. He will also be allowed to intercede on behalf of his relatives and friends.
If this Surah is written at night, after the time for Isha prayers, under a candle’s light, and then hung outside the door of a tyrant ruler’s palace, then the ruler will perish and so will his control over the people. His army and his supporters will betray him and nobody will listen to him.
Surah Ibrahim
This is a ‘makki’ Surah that has 52 ayaat. It is narrated by Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq that whoever recites Surah Ibrahim and Surah Hijr in a two-rak’aat prayer on every Friday, he will remain safe from poverty, insanity and sudden calamity.
In the commentary of Burhan, it is mentioned that writing this Surah on a white parchment and then making a child wear it as a talisman keeps the child safe from ailments and makes it easy for him to drink and digest milk.
Surah Hijr
There are 99 verses in this ‘makki’ Surah. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that whoever recites Surah Hijr will get the reward equal to the number of Muhajireen and Ansaar (companions of the Holy Prophet [S.]) and this Surah should be written with saffron and then worn as a talisman by a new mother who cannot produce enough milk for her child.
If written and tied on one’s arm, it makes any business conducted by the wearer to be profitable and makes people like doing business with him. His sustenance thus increases. In a narration by Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) one can also put this Surah (written) inside the pocket or safe (for storing valuables).
Surah an-Nahl (The Bee)
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and has 128 ayaat. In the commentary of Majma’ul Bayan it is recorded from the Holy Prophet (S) that whoever recites this Surah will not be questioned, on the Day of Judgement, about the blessings he received on the Earth and will get the reward equal to the amount of people who left a good will when they died.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that whoever recites Surah an-Nahl once every month, he will be safe from 70 types of diseases and will be from among the people of Jannah. This Surah should, however, under no circumstance be written and kept in the house or garden as it may have harmful effects. Imam Sadiq (a.s.) has said that if kept in a house or garden, it will soon be destroyed. Indeed this is a weapon that one is only allowed to use against an evil person who is the enemy of Islam.
Surah Bani-Isra’il (Children on Israel)
There are 111 verses in this ‘makki’ Surah. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that a great reward will be accorded to those who recite this Surah and when they reach the verse about parents, they feel a sense of love and gentleness towards their parents.
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites Surah Bani-Isra’il every Thursday night, will not die before meeting Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.) and will be counted among his companions. Also, if a child is not able to speak or is delaying in his learning how to speak, he should be given the water of this Surah that has been written with saffron.
In the commentary of Safi it is written that the Holy Prophet (S) told Imam Ali (a.s.) that the last two verses of this Surah are a protection and safety from theft. This Surah is also called Surah al-Isra’.
Surah al-Kahf (The Cave)
This Surah has 110 ayaat and it was revealed in Makkah. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that whoever recites this Surah will be protected from fitna (evil) for eight days. If a person recites the last verse of Surah al-Kahf before sleeping at night, Allah (S.w.T.) creates a noor (light) from his sleeping place up to the Holy Ka’bah and in this light are angels who continually pray for the reciter until he wakes up.
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that if a person wishes to wake up at a particular time, he should recite the last ayah of this Surah and then make the intention that he will wake up at a certain time and he will wake up at that time. He (a.s.) also said that if a person recites this Surah every Thursday night, he will die the death of a martyr. Keeping this Surah (written) in the house becomes a means of protection from poverty and debts.
Surah Maryam
There are 99 ayaat in this ‘makki’ Surah. It is written in the commentary of Majma’ul Bayan that the reward for reciting this Surah is equal to ten times the number of people present at the time of Prophet Zakariyyah (a.s.), Yahya (a.s.), Isa (a.s.), Musa (a.s.), Ishaq (a.s.), Harun (a.s.), Ibrahim (a.s.), Ya’qub (a.s.) and Isma’il (a.s.) combined.
Keeping this Surah (written) in the house ensures protection from thieves and Allah (S.w.T.) blesses the occupants of the house. It is also narrated that before going in the presence of a tyrant ruler, if a person recites ‘Kaf-Ha-Ya-’Ain-Saad’ and closed, with each letter, one finger of his right hand, and then recites ‘Ha-Mim-‘Ain-Seen-Qaaf’ and with each letter, closes one finger of his left hand; and then he comes in the presence of the tyrant and recites ‘wa ‘anatil wujuhu lil hayyil qayyum wa khaaba man hamala dhulma’ and then he opens his fingers, he will be protected from the evil of the tyrant.
Surah Taha
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and has 135 verses. It is mentioned in a narration from the Holy Prophet (S) that whoever recites this Surah will get the reward equivalent to the number of companions of the Holy Prophet (S) from the Muhajireen and Ansaar.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that Allah (S.w.T.) befriends the ones who recite this Surah and this person will receive his book of deeds on his right hand. His sins will be forgiven and he will get so much reward that he will be pleased on the Day of Judgement.
This Surah should be recited before war, going before a tyrant ruler and trying to guide a community towards the path of Allah (S.w.T.). If a girl is not getting married and she wishes to get married, she should take ghusl (bath) with water in which this Surah has been dissolved and by the will of Allah (S.w.T.) she will get married.
If a man wishes to get married, he should write verses 131 and 132 of this Surah with saffron and then wear it as a talisman and InshaAllah his proposal will be accepted.
Surah al-Ambiya’ (The Prophets)
This ‘makki’ Surah has 112 ayaat. It is narrated that the reward for reciting this Surah is that the accounting on the Day of Reckoning becomes easy for the reciter and all the Prophets whose names appear in the Holy Qur’an will come to meet him on this day.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that whoever recites Surah al-Ambiya’ frequently, his status in Jannah will be close to the Prophets. Writing this Surah and keeping it with one removes all stress and worry.
Surah al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage)
There are 78 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Makkah. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that reciting this Surah carries the reward equal to the number of pilgrims who have been for Hajj and those who will go for Hajj in the future.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq has said that whoever recites this Surah once in every three days will get the opportunity of going for Hajj in the same year, and if he dies on the way, he will be granted Jannah. Someone asked what would happen if the person performing the Hajj was a sinner, so the Imam (a.s.) replied that his punishment would be reduced.
Surah al-Mu’minun (The Believers)
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 118 verses. The Holy Prophet (S.) has said that the reciter of this Surah will feel great comfort when the angel of death comes to take his soul and he will be given the good news of his position by angels.
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites this Surah on every Friday, he will have a great status in the hereafter and will be in the company of prophets. If this Surah is written (at night) and put on the neck of a drunkard, he will start hating intoxicating drinks and will stop this bad habit.
Surah an-Nur (The Light)
There are 64 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Madinah. In the commentary of Burhan it is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever constantly recites Surah an-Nur will never, in his lifetime, see any evil from his near ones and when he dies, seventy thousand angels will accompany his body up to the grave and will pray for his forgiveness.
The Holy Prophet (S) said that it is especially good for women to recite this Surah. He (S) also said that the reward for reciting this Surah is equal to ten times the number of mu’mineen and mu’minaat on the Earth. The sixth Imam (a.s.) said that keeping this Surah in one’s bed prevents wet dreams.
Surah al-Furqan (The Criterion)
This Surah has 77 ayaat and it is ‘makki’. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that a person who recites this Surah will be taken to Jannah without questioning, provided he believes in the Day of Judgement and the Raising of the Dead (from the graves).
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that Allah (S.w.T.) will never send His punishment upon any person who recites this Surah every night. The reciter of this Surah will also gain a highly status in the hereafter. The person who writes this Surah and keeps it in his possession will never be harmed by the vermin of this earth.
Surah ash-Shu’ara (The Poets)
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has a total of 227 ayaat. In the commentary of Burhan it is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq that whoever recites the three Tawaseen (ie. the three Surahs beginning with Ta-Seen) on every Thursday night, will be counted from the Awliyaa-ullah (friends of Allah) and will be under the protection of Allah (S.w.T.). The reward for reciting this Surah is so great that when the person sees the reward he has gotten from it (on the Day of Judgement) he will be pleased.
The Holy Prophet (S) said that the one who recites this Surah will come out of his grave reciting the Shahadah or Kalimah, bearing witness in the Oneness of Allah (S.w.T.). Reciting Surah ash-Shu’ara at dawn is compared to the recitation of all the heavenly books that have been revealed. Frequent recitation of this Surah ensures protection from thieves and from death by drowning or being burnt. Drinking water in which this Surah was dissolved protects one from all types of ailments.
Surah an-Naml (The Ant)
This ‘makki’ Surah has 93 verses. In the commentary of Majma’ul Bayan, it is written that the reward for reciting this Surah is compared to ten times the number of people alive during the time of Prophet Suleiman (a.s.), Hud (a.s.), Shu’aib (a.s.), Saalih (a.s.) and Ibrahim (a.s.).
In the commentary of Burhan it is written that if this Surah is written on deerskin and kept in the house, then no dangerous creature (e.g. snake) will come near the house. This has been narrated by Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.)
Surah al-Qasas (The Narrative)
There are 88 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Makkah though some scholars say that it was revealed in Madinah. The 58th verse of this Surah was revealed at the time of the Holy Prophet’s (S) migration from Makkah to Madinah.
It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that whoever recites this Surah will get the reward equivalent to the number of people present at the time of Prophet Musa (a.s.) and all the angels will bear witness on his behalf. If one drinks the water in which this Surah has been dissolved, all his problems and worries will be solved.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved is a remedy from illness and worries (this can also be done by writing the Surah inside a container and then gathering rain water in the same container).
Surah al-‘Ankabut (The Spider)
The first 11 ayaat of this Surah are ‘madani’ and the rest were revealed in Makkah. This Surah has a total of 69 verses. In the commentary of Burhan it is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites Surah al-‘Ankabut on the 23rd night of the month of Ramadhan, will enter Jannah without any questioning.
The Holy Prophet (S) has said that the reward for reciting this Surah can be compared to ten times the number of believing men and women plus ten times the number of hypocrites on Earth. Drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved brings one great joy and happiness in his life.
Surah ar-Rum (The Romans)
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 60 ayaat. The Holy Prophet (S) said that the reward for reciting this Surah is equal to ten times the number of angels between the heavens and the earth who praise Allah (S.w.T.) constantly. It is not advisable to keep this Surah as a talisman (written) in the house.
Surah Luqman
This Surah is ‘makki’ and it has 34 ayaat. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that if Surah Luqman is recited at night, then angels protect the reciter from Iblees and his army until the next morning, and if recited in the daytime then the angels protect from them him until nighttime.
It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that whoever recites this Surah will be raised on the Day of Judgement with Hadhrat Luqman (a.s.) and will get the reward which is ten times the amount of people who have advised others to do good (amr-bil-ma’ruf) and prevented them from doing bad (nahy-‘anil-munkar).
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has also said that writing this Surah and then putting it in water to dissolve and then drinking the water provides for a cure from all types of illnesses and pains.
Surah as-Sajdah (The Adoration)
There are 30 verses in this Surah and it was revealed in Makkah. Some scholars say that the 19th, 20th and 21st ayaat of this Surah are ‘madani’. In the commentary of Burhan it is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the reward for reciting Surah as-Sajdah and Surah al-Mulk is the same as what reward is gotten if one spends the entire night of Qadr in worship. It is said that the Holy Prophet (S) used to recite these Surahs before sleeping.
The person who recites this Surah will be given 60 rewards, forgiven 60 sins and raised 60 levels nearer to Allah (S.w.T.). Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that one who recites this Surah will be given his book of deeds in his right hand on the Day of Judgement and will be counted from among the friends of the Holy Prophet (S) and his family. Keeping this Surah in writing works as a cure from aches and pains.
Surah al-Ahzab (The Allies)
This Surah was revealed in Madinah and it has 73 ayaat. In the commentary of Majma’ul Bayan it is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that whoever recites Surah al-Ahzab and also teaches it to his family members, he will be saved from the torment of the grave.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that the reward for reciting this Surah often is countless and the one who does so will be under the protection of the Holy Prophet (S) and his progeny on the Day of Reckoning. Keeping this Surah written (on deer-skin) makes a person honourable in the eyes of people, and everyone craves for his company.
Surah as-Saba
This is a ‘makki’ Surah and it has 54 verses. It is narrated that the Holy Prophet (S) said that whoever recites this Surah, on the Day of Judgement, all the Prophets and Messengers will come to meet him.
In a saying from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) it is mentioned that whoever recites Surah Saba and Surah Fatir at night, he will remain under the protection of Allah (S.w.T.) for the whole night. The reward for reciting this Surah is so great that when it is seen in the book of deeds, the reciter’s heart will be filled with joy.
Wearing this Surah as a talisman or drinking its water removes fear from one’s heart and keeps one safe from enemies and wild animals.
Surah al-Fatir (The Originator)
There are 45 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Makkah. In a narration from the Holy Prophet (S) it is said that three doors of Jannah will be opened for the person who recites this Surah. He will be able to enter it through whichever door he pleases. In another narration it is said that the eight doors of Jannah will open to him and he will be permitted to enter through whichever he likes.
It is narrated that a person once came to Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) and complained that his daughter had a problem of getting severe migraine headaches all the time. The Imam (a.s.) placed his hand on her head and recited verse 42 of this Surah and she was cured.
Surah Ya Sin
This Surah is ‘makki’ and it has 83 verses. It is written in the commentary of Majma’ul Bayan whoever recites Surah Ya Sin solely for seeking the pleasure of Allah (S.w.T.), all his sins will be forgiven and he will be given the reward equal to the reward of reciting the whole Qur’an 12 times. If this Surah is recited near a person on his deathbed, then for each letter recited, 12 angels are sent to pray for his forgiveness and they remain even when the soul is being taken by the Angel of Death. The angels also take part in his funeral rites.
If recited near a person who is in Sakarat-ul-Mawt (on the verge of passing away), then an angel brings a drink for the dying person from Jannah and as he drinks of it, he feels greatly eased. In another narration, this Surah has been described as the key to all good in this life and in the hereafter and a safety from all evil in this life and in the hereafter. Needs are fulfilled if asked after the recitation of this Surah and the reward for its recitation is also compared to performing twenty hajj pilgrimages.
Drinking the water in which this Surah has been dissolved cures one of a thousand types of illnesses. The Holy Prophet (S) said that everything has its heart and the heart of the Holy Qur’an is Surah Ya Sin. He (S) also said that if this Surah is recited in a graveyard then all punishment is lifted, for that day, from all the graves and the reciter gets the reward equal to the sum of all the good actions performed by all those who are buried in that graveyard.
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recited this Surah in the morning will be protected from all calamities and problems during the day and whoever recites it at night will be protected from Shaitan by seventy thousand angels. Recitation of this Surah saves one from the squeezing of the grave and its other torments. Passing the difficult stages in the hereafter will also be made easy for him.
The sixth Imam (a.s.) also said that drinking this Surah after writing it in a mixture of rose water and saffron for seven days (it has to be written once for each day) makes a person have such a good memory that he will never forget what he hears. He will win debates and will gain great respect and status. If given to a woman, her breast-milk will increase.
Keeping this Surah in one’s possession as a talisman acts as a protection from the jealousy of people. The wearer remains safe from the evil designs of men and Jinn. It also acts as a cure from disease.
Surah as-Saffaat (The Rangers)
There are 182 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Makkah. The reward for reciting this Surah is ten times the total number of Jinn and Shayateen that exist. The reciter of this Surah is protected from Shaitan and is safe from falling into disbelief and Shirk. His angels who record his deeds will testify for him on the Day of Judgement that he was from among those who believed in the Prophets of Allah (S.w.T.).
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that reciting Surah as-Saffaat on every Friday keeps one safe from all types of calamities. His sustenance will increase and his life, wealth and children will be protected from the evil designs of Shaitan and the tyrant rulers of the time. If one dies soon after reciting this Surah, he will die the death of a martyr; he will be raised on the Day of Judgement together with the martyrs and will enter Jannah with them.
Surah Saad
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 88 verses. In the commentary of Majma’ul Bayan it is written that the reward for reciting this Surah is equal to the weight of the mountain of Prophet Dawood (a.s.). Allah (S.w.T.) inspires the reciter of this Surah to avoid every type of sin – big or small.
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) has said that the reward for reciting Surah Saad is compared to the reward given to the Holy Prophets and the one who often recites this Surah will be taken to Jannah along with his family and loved ones; to such an extent that even those servants of his whom he loves will be with him in Jannah.
If this Surah is placed under the tyrant ruler, his reign will not last for more than three days before people will see his true nature and will start hating him. This will eventually lead to his downfall.
Surah az-Zumar (The Companies)
This Surah has 75 ayaat and it was revealed in Makkah. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that whoever recites this Surah will be given a honourable and respectable status in this life and in the hereafter. Allah (S.w.T.) will give him so much respect in the eyes of the people that they will be in awe. The fire of Jahannam will be made haraam on his body (ie. he will never enter hell fire) and the gifts he will get in Jannah will be countless.
The Holy Prophet (S) has said that is a person keeps this Surah (written) in his possession then whoever meets him will praise him. If this Surah is tied to one’s arm then whoever sees him will praise him.
Surah al-Mu’min (The Believer) or Surah Sad
This is a ‘makki’ Surah and it has 85 ayaat. When a person recites this Surah then the souls of all the Prophet (a.s.), the truthful people and the believers send salutations to him and pray for his forgiveness. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that whoever recites this Surah once in every three days, his sins will be forgiven and he will become a God-fearing person.
It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that if this Surah is written and kept in a garden or farm, then the plants or crops will become more fruit bearing and green. If kept in a business premises then business will prosper and more profit will be gained. Keeping this Surah as a talisman works as a cure for wounds and scars. This Surah is also a remedy for heart problems, dizziness and nausea.
Surah Hamim Sajdah or Fussilat
Another name for this Surah is Fussilat. This is a ‘makki’ Surah that has 54 verses. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that for each letter of this Surah that is recited, ten rewards are given.
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq that the one who recites Surah Hamim Sajdah will have light shining on front of him on the Day of Judgement and his life in this world will be praiseworthy. If this Surah is written in a container and rainwater is then collected in it and put on one’s eyes, then it alleviates all eye problems.
Surah ash-Shura (The Council)
This Surah has 53 ayaat and it was revealed in Makkah. The Holy Prophet (S) said that the one who recites this Surah will be from among those people on whom the angels send salutations and pray for their forgiveness.
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites this Surah will be raised on the Day of Reckoning with a face as bright as the full moon and he will be told: ‘You are from those who used to recite ash-Shura. If you knew the reward for this, you would never have felt tired of reciting it.’ The angels will then be ordered to take him to Jannah where he will find a palace made of red rubies. There will be two huries and a thousand slaves in that palace.
If this Surah is written and kept as a talisman, it becomes a means of protection and drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved is especially good for those intending to travel as it provides for a journey without unforeseen problems.
Surah az-Zukhruf (The Embellishment)
This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 89 ayaat. It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites this Surah will be saved from the vermin (e.g. insects, scorpions etc.) in the grave and will not undergo the squeezing (Fishar) in the grave.
The Holy Prophet (S) said that drinking water in which this Surah was dissolved acts as a cure and a relief from pain.
Surah ad-Dukhan (The Smoke)
This is a ‘makki’ Surah and it has 59 ayaat. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that if this Surah is recited at night, then seventy thousand angels pray to Allah (S.w.T.) to forgive the sins of the reciter. If recited on Thursday nights, all sins are forgiven and houses are built for the reciter in Jannah. The reward for reciting each letter of this Surah is equal to that of freeing a thousand slaves for seeking the pleasure of Allah (S.w.T.).
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) said that whoever recites Surah ad-Dukhan in his faraa’idh (compulsory prayers) will be protected from the torment of the Day of Judgement and will easily be able to give his accounts. His book of deeds will also be given to him in his right hand.
If kept in one’s possession, this Surah acts as a protection from the plots of Shaitan. If kept under one’s pillow before sleeping at night, there will be no suffering from nightmares and one will always get good dreams. Keeping this Surah in a place of business makes the trade prosper.
Imam Ja’far as-S
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