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1) Hazrat Ali bin Kaab (Radiahallahu
Anhu) remarks that Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) asked him,"
Which is the most high ranking Aayat in the Quran Kareem?" He
said, " Allaah and His Rasul know best". Rasulallah repeated
this statement very often. Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu)
stated, "Ayatul Kursi". Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
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 Allaah's Arsh, Mentioning His
purity".
2) Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) states that there was a room
of dates, which he used to guard. He suspected that some dates
were going missing. Thus one night he stood vigil and saw an
animal like a young person. Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) said:
"I greeted and received a reply". I asked," Who are you? Man or
Jinn?" It said, "Jinn. I said, Give me your hand". He
outstretched his hand. I noticed that the hand was like that of
a dog. Its hair like the hair of the dog. I asked, "Are Jinns
created like this?" It said, " the Jinns know there are amongst
them more stronger ones". I enquired," Why did you steal?". He
replied," I have come to know that you love to give charity so I
decided to take a part also." Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu)
said: " Who will save us from your evil? It said, Aayatul Kursi
which is in Surah Baqarah. He who reads it at night will be
saved from our evil till the morning and he who reads it in the
morning will be saved from our evil till the night."
In the morning Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) came to Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) and narrated the entire event to him. Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) said,"That rascal has stated the truth although
he is a great liar."
3) It is reported from Hazrat Askee Baqri that Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) came to the abode of the Muhajreen when one
person asked, "In the Quran Kareem which is the most lofty Ayaat?"
Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) repeated "Ayatul Kursi".
4) Hazrat Hassan reports "Marfoonaan"," I have been given Ayatul
Kursi. Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said," Surah Fateha,
Ayatul Kursi and the two Ayats of Al-Imraan (Shaheedal Allaah -
18th Ayat), and "Qul Allaahumma 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!!!
Allaah 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.
It is a quarter of the Quran Kareem:
5) Hazrat Anas (Radiahallahu Anhu)narrates that Rasulallaah (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) 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 (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Do
you know Surah Qul Huwallaahu Ahad?" The Sahaba replied: "I
know". Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "It is equal to a
quarter of the Quran. Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) asked:
"Do you not know Qul Yaa Ayyuhal Kaafiroon?" The Sababi replied
"I know". Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said " "It is equal
to a quarter of the Quran." Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
asked, "Do you not know Surah "Iza Zul Zilzilaat " ?" The
Sahaabi replied, "I Know". Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
said: "It is a quarter of the Quran". Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) asked: "Do you not know Surah Iza Jaa a Nasrullaahi
Wal Fath" The Sahabi replied "I Know" Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) said, it is a quarter of the Quran. Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) asked: "Do you know the Ayatul Kursi?" The
Sahabi replied "I know". Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said,
"It is equal to a quarter of the Quran. Marry, Marry, Marry."
Consistency and Ayatul Kursi:
6) Hazrat Anas (Radiahallahu Anhu) said that Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) 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.
7) Hazrat Hassan bin Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) says, "A person
once asked: "Oh Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) what
does that person receive who recites Ayatul Kursi after every
Fard Salaat ? Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: " That
person remains under the protection of Allaah until the next
Salaat."
8) Hazrat Anas (Radiahallahu Anhu) says: Rasulallaah (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) asked; "Do you know which Ayat in the Quran is
most lofty? " I said, Allaah and his Rasul know more." Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) read Ayatul Kursi
9) Hazrat Efai bin Abdullah Kallee said that one person
asked."Oh Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), which Ayat
in the Quran is the most lofty one?" Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) said: " Ayatul Kursi". The person asked,"Which Ayat
has those benefits which you desire for your Ummah, in the
Quran?" Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "The last Ayat
of Surah Baqarah, for it is from the treasures of Allaah from
underneath the threshold of the Arsh. It encompasses all the
good of this world and the Aakhiraat".
10) Hazrat Muhammad bin al Saumi bin Al Salsal bin Damasc
narrates from his father, who in turn, narrates from his father
that Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) 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.
11) Hazrat Ibne Anas (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that Rasulallaah (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) said: "The one who recites Ayatul Kursi after
every Fard Salaat, Allaah Ta'aala will grant him a gratifying
heart, actions of the truthful and reward like the Ambiyaa
.Special mercies will descend upon him, and death is the only
barrier from his entrance into Jannat. On dying he will enter
Janaat".
Blessing in the food
12) Hazrat Ayesha (R.A.) narrates that one person came to Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) and said that there was absolutely no "Barakat"
(blessings) in the things at home. Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) replied, "Why are you neglectful of Ayatul Kursi."
Whenever Aayatul Kursi is recited upon food, Allaah Ta'aala will
increase the Barakat in that food or curry.
13) Hazrat Ibn Masood (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that Allaah the
Lofty did not create any thing in the skies or on earth, in
Jannat or Jahannam, loftier than Ayatul Kursi.
14) Hazrat Ibn Masood (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that no space in
the sky, or on the earth is loftier than Ayatul Kursi.
To make Satan flee for protection of wealth, property
and home
15) Hazrat Masood (R.A.) states that a person left his home and
met a Jinn on the way. The jinn asked him, "Can you drop me
down?, If you do so then I will teach you such an Ayat that if
you recite it upon entering your home, Satan will not enter."
They wrestled and the person dropped the Jinn down. The jinn
said:"Read Ayatul Kursi, because that person who recites it upon
entering the home, Shaitaan flees like a donkey making a sound
from its posterior runs away.
A person mentioned to Hazrat Ibn Masood that the person (who
dropped the Jinn) could only be Hazrat Umar (Radiahallahu Anhu).
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (Radiahallahu Anhu) narrates this (above)
Hadith from Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), with the
addition that there is an Ayat in Surah Baqara, which is the
chief ayat of the Quran. Whosoever recites it in a house wherein
Shaitaan is, he (Shaitaan) will leave.
16) Hazrat Ibne Masood (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that a person
requested Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to teach him
something that will benefit him. "Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) said,"Read Ayatul Kursi, it will protect you, your
children, home and even those houses surrounding your house."
17) Hazrat Ibn Umar (Radiahallahu Anhu) narrates that once
Hazrat Umar (Radiahallahu Anhu) came to the people and said,
"Who amongst you can tell me which is the most lofty Ayat in the
Quran, which Ayat directs one most towards justice and fairness,
which Ayat creates the most fear and which Ayat creates hope for
mercy?" All remained silent. "Hazrat Ibn Masood (Radiahallahu
Anhu) said,"I heard Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) say
from the Mimbar (pulpit) that Aayatul Kursi is the Loftiest in
the Quran, and the Ayat which encourages justice and fairness is
( Arabic P12) and the Ayat that creates the most fear is (
Arabic P12) of the Ayat that creates the most hope of mercy is (
Arabic P12).
18) Hazrat Ibn Abbas (Radiahallahu Anhu) said that when
Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) recited the last Ayat
of Surah Baqarah and Ayatul Kursi then he laughed and said,"
These have come from the treasures of Allaah." and when he read
(May Ya'mal Soo), then he said (Inna li llaah...) and chose
humility and meekness.
19) It is reported that when ever Hazrat Abdur Rahman Bin Auf (R.A.)
entered his home, he used to recite Ayatul Kursi in its corners.
20) Hazrat Hassan (Radiahallahu Anhu) narrates from Rasulallaah
(Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) who said , " Jibraeel came to me
and informed me that a rebellious Jinn is plotting against you,
so when you retire to your bed, then recite Ayatul Kursi. "
21) Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that the chief of the
Ayats of the Quran Kareem is Ayatul Kursi.
22) Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) says "I have heard
Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) 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, Allaah will protect his house, his neighbours and even
his surroundings.
23) Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that I cannot comprehend
that a person who is a born Muslim, or intelligent or one who
accepted Islaam in a rational (Arabic) state spending the night
without reciting Ayatul Kursi. If you know how lofty this is
(you will never discard it), it has been given to your Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) from under the treasures of the arsh. It has
not been given to any Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) before
your Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and I have never spent a
night without reciting this Ayat thrice. I recite it in the last
2 Rakaats of Witr after Esha and also when I retire to my
sleeping place
24) Hazrat Auf bin Maalik (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that Hazrat
Abu Zar (Radiahallahu Anhu) who was sitting near Rasulallaah (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) asked: "Oh Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) which is the most lofty Ayat Allaah revealed to you?"
Allaah's Rasul recited Ayatul Kursi.
Hazrat Ma'aaz bin Jabal (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that he stored
the dates for charity of Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in a
room for safe keeping. I sensed that there was a shortage daily
therein. I complained to Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
about this. He said that this was the work of Satan and I must
stay alert for him. Thus I sat in the barn that night. When some
part of the night passed, Shaitaan came in the shape of an
elephant. When he came near the door, he changed his shape and
entered through one of the holes of the door, moved towards the
dates and began eating. I dragged my cloth near him and said: "I
testify that there is no one worthy of worship but Allaah and
that Muhammad is his Servant and Rasul. Oh Allaah's enemy you
are usurping the dates of charity whereas the poor are more
deserving of this than you. I will definitely apprehend you and
take you to Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) who will
humiliate you." At this Shaitaan pledged that he will not do
this act again.
In the morning I came to Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
who asked me about my prisoner. I stated that he had vowed not
to steal again. Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that he
(Satan) will come again so be alert. The next night also I sat
alert. The same thing occurred and once again he (Satan) pledged
not to steal. I left him. In the morning, I narrated the whole
event to Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) who said that he
(Satan) will come again. On the third night the same thing
happened once again. I apprehended him and this time I said,"Oh
Allaah's enemy, you have pledged twice and this is the third
time (now I will not leave you). He (Satan) said," I have
children and have come from Nasabeen ( a place between Masool
and Syria). If I receive anything less in status than this
(dates), then I would not have come here. We left this city of
yours when your Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent
together with two Ayats which removed us from here to Nasabeen.
Shaitaan does not enter any home when these two Ayats have been
recited in it". He said this thrice. "If you leave me, I will
show you these two Ayats". I agreed. He said," Ayatul Kursi and
the last Ayat of Surah Baqarah (Amanas Rasul....)."Thus I let
him go. In the morning I came to Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) and told him what had transpired. Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) said, "That rascal has spoken the truth even
though he is a liar."
Hazrat Ma'aaz (Radiahallahu Anhu) says after that he used to
recite this and blow on the dates and there were no shortages in
the room.
26) Hazrat Abu Asaad Saeedee (Radiahallahu Anhu) narrates that
he plucked the fruits from his orchard and kept them in a room.
Jinnaat used used to come to this room and steal the fruit. This
put them in difficulty and they complained to Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) about it. He said,"This is (the work of) a
Jinn. Oh Abu Asaad, listen attentively, when he (the Jinn) has
entered, then say. "I take the name of Allaah" and say "accept
Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) sayings". The Jinn
said, "Oh Abu Asaad, do not take me to Rasulallaah (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam). I vow by Allaah that I will not set foot in
your home, nor steal your fruit. Also I will show you such an
Ayat that if you recite it on your house then you will think I
have died. If you read it on your utensils then no one will be
able open its lid." I promised to leave him. He became happy and
said. " The Ayat, is Ayatul Kursi. This Sahabi came to Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) and related the entire event to him, upon which
Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: " He (Jinn) spoke the
truth although he is (normally)a liar."
27) Hazrat Abu Amama Sadi bin Ijlaan (Radiahallahu Anhu) says
that Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said," Whosoever recites
Ayatul Kursi after every fard Salaat, the only thing preventing
his entry into Janaat is death.
Ism Azam is in Ayatul Kursi
28) Hazrat Abu Amama (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that Rasulallaah (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) stated, that the Isme Azam (blessed Name of
Allaah Jalle Jalaalahu) , through which the invoker's desire is
definitely fulfilled appears in 3 Surahs of the Quran. Surah
Baqarah, Al-Imraan and Ta Haa. Hazrat Abu Amama (Radiahallahu
Anhu) says that he searched for it and found it in Ayatul Kursi
of Surah Baqarah, and "La illaha illah Huwal haya ....." in Al-Imraan
and "Wa Anatil wujuhu....." in Surah Ta Haa.
29) Hazrat Ibn Abbas (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that Rasulallaah (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) was staying in a room at Hazrat Abu Ayoob (Radiahallahu
Anhu). Food provisions were kept in a small basket. A cat used
to enter from the air vent and take the food away. Hazrat Abu
Ayoob (Radiahallahu Anhu) complained to Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) who said that it was a Jinn. Thus when he comes, tell
him that Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that he should
not come back. The Jinn said, "Oh, Abu Ayoob leave me this time,
by Allaah I will definitely never return. Thus Abu Ayoob left
him and came to Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and narrated
the event. This event occurred twice. On the third occasion the
Jinn said, "Shall I reveal to you such words, which when recited
at night will prevent Shaitaan from coming near your house that
night and day and the next day. Abu Ayoob said, "Sure". The Jinn
said,"Recite Ayatul Kursi". This Sahabi came and related this
event to Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), who said that he
(the Jinn), has spoken the truth although he is (normally) a
liar.
30) Hazrat Abu Ayoob (Radiahallahu Anhu) narrates that he was in
the front room of his home. Jinnaat used to take goods from
there. He complained about this to Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) who said:"When you see him then take the name of
Allaah and tell him to accept the call of Rasulallaah (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam). When the Jinn came, Abu Ayoob (Radiahallahu
Anhu) told him this, and the Jinn pledged not to come again. Abu
Ayoob left him. Abu Ayoob came to Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) who asked him how was his thief. Abu Ayoob replied, "I
caught him but left him after he pledged that he will not
return". Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) stated that he (the
Jinn) will definitely return. Abu Ayoob apprehended the Jinn
twice or thrice and each time he released him on the pledge of
not returning. Abu Ayoob came to Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) who asked him about his prisoner. Abu Ayoob replied,"
I caught him but released him on the pledge that he will not
return. Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) stated that he(the
Jinn) will surely return. Abu Ayoob thereafter apprehended the
Jinn who said ,"If you leave me, I will show such a thing, that
when read, the Shaitaan will not come near you. That is Ayatul
Kursi". Abu Ayoob narrated this entire event to Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) who said,"The Jinn has spoken the truth
although he is (normally) a great liar.
In the tradition of Tabrani it is stated "My dates were kept in
a room.". Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said,"Tomorrow you
will find a cat therein then it will become a wolf." At the end
of the tradition it is stated, "Satan said that whenever he
hears it ( Ayatul Kursi) he will runaway. Via another chain of
narrations it is stated in Tabrani. "I should have difficulty in
my back," and at the end of the tradition it is recorded "no
Jinn or thief will come near".
31. Hazrat Abu Zar (Radiahallahu Anhu) says that he asked
Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) which was the most
(Arabic) (lofty, respectable) Ayat revealed to you? Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) replied, "Ayatul Kursi".
Aid at the time difficulty and Angels Stipulated it for
Protection
32) Hazrat Abu Qatada (Radiahallahu Anhu) narrates that Nabi (Sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) said."Whoever reads Ayatul Kursi and the last
Ayat of Surah Baqarah when in difficulty, then Allaah listens to
that plea."
Hazrat Qatadah (Radiahallahu Anhu) says,"Whoever recites Ayatul
Kursi on his sleeping bed, Allaah Ta'aala nominates 2 angels to
protect him until morning.
A grateful heart, a remembering tongue, the reward of a
martyr and the reward of a Siddique
33) Hazrat Abu Musa Al Ashari (Radiahallahu Anhu) narrates that
Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that Allaah Ta'aala sent
"Wahy"-(divine revelation) to Hazrat Musa bin Imraan (Radiahallahu
Anhu) to read Ayatul Kursi after every Fard Salaat and that
whosoever recites Ayatul Kursi every Fard Salaat, will be
granted the heart of the grateful, the tongue of those who
remember, the rewards like the Ambiyaa and his actions will
become like those of the Siddiques and on this practise the Nabi
or Siddique is regular whose heart I have tested for Imaan and
who has been chosen to be martyred in My Way.
34)Hazrat Abu Amama (Radiahallahu Anhu) says he asked
Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam),"Which is the most
respectable, lofty Ayat, which has descended upon you". He said,
"Ayatul Kursi".
Easy child-birth
35) Hazrat Fatima Zahra (Radiahallahu Anha) narrates,"When the
time approached for her delivery, then Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) ordered Hazrat Umme Salama (Radiahallahu Anha) and
Hazrat Zainab (Radiahallahu Anha) to go to Fatima and recite
Ayatul Kursi and "Inna Rabba Kumullaah" (the whole Ayat) and the
last two Quls and blow on her.
Best Means of Protection
36) Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) 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". Rasulallaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) stated ,"I
have been given Aayatul Kursi from the treasures under the Arsh
of Allaah and it was not given to anyone before me".
Hazrat Ali (Radiahallahu Anhu) says, "From the time I have heard
this, I have never passed a night without reading it".
Some important benefits of the respected Ayat. The respected
Ayat comprises of many important benefits. Some are mentioned
hereunder:
1. This is the most lofty
Ayaat of the Quran Kareem.
2. That is the chief Ayaat of the Quran Kareem.
3. The reader of it is protected from the evil effects of
the Jinnat from morning until evening and from evening until
morning.
4. It is from the threshold of the arsh.
5. It is equal to a quarter of the Quran Kareem.
6. Whoever recites it after the fard Salaat will be
protected until the next Salaat and reciting it constantly
was done by the Nabi, Siddique or Martyr and only death is
the barrier between the reader and Jannat.
7. Blowing it upon food and drink brings blessings and
abundance.
8. It is greater than the skies, earth, Jannat and Jahannam.
9. Whosoever reads it upon entering the home, Satan runs
away from there.
10. The reciter, his children, home, wealth, property and
the homes of his neighbours are safe.
11. Whosoever reads it together with the last Ayats of Surah
Baqarah, Shaitaan does not enter his home for three days.
12. The Jinnaat cannot open any utensil upon which it is
read.
13. In it is the Ism Azam.
14. The thief does not come near it's reciter.
15. When recited with the last Ayat of Surah Baqarah then
the plea of the reciter will not go unattended.
16. When reciting it whilst retiring to one's sleeping
place, one is protected until the morning. Two angels are
deputed to protect him.
17. 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 Allaah, and will
also be rewarded like the Siddiques.
18. Who reads it and "Inna Rabba bi kum Allaah.." and the
last two Quls for a women on delivery, then the delivery
becomes easy.
19. When one reads it and blows on his possessions and
goods, then Shaitaan will not come near.
20. 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.
Subahaanallaah!
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