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Surah adh-Dhariyaat (The Scatterers)

There are 60 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Makkah. In the commentary of Majma’ul Bayan it is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the reward for reciting this Surah is ten times the number of moving winds or breezes.

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that recitation of this Surah increases ones sustenance and makes it easy to earn. Drinking water in which this Surah was dissolved after being written acts as a remedy for back problems (e.g. backaches). If a pregnant woman wears a talisman of Surah ad-Dhariyaat, her pregnancy and delivery will be easy. Keeping this Surah close to a dying person makes his death easy.

Surah at-Tur (The Mountain)

This Surah has 49 verses and it was revealed in Makkah. The Holy Prophet (S) said that the one who recites this Surah will be kept safe from the wrath and punishment of Allah (S.w.T.).

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that the recitation of this Surah brings good fortune to the reciter and constant recitation by those who have been imprisoned secures an early release from bondage. Surah at-Tur, if recited or kept as a talisman, keeps children in good health.

Surah an-Najm (The Star)

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 26 ayaat. The reward for reciting this Surah is ten times the number of believers and sinners combined. The reciter will lead a respectable and honourable life and people will love and respect him.

Writing this Surah and keeping it at a talisman makes one courageous in front of the ruler and makes the ruler respect him. He also comes out victorious in debates and discussions.

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Surah al-Qamar (The Moon)

This ’makki’ Surah has 55 ayaat. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the fact of the person who recites this Surah will shine like the full moon on the Day of Reckoning. The best time to recite this Surah is at night and this carries the highest reward.

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that the one who recites this Surah will have a mount from Jannah on which he will sit when he wakes from his grave. Whoever keeps this Surah under his cap or turban at the time of Jumu’ah prayers will be highly respected by the people and his difficulties will be eased.

Surah ar-Rahman (The Beneficent)

This Surah has 78 verses and it is ‘makki’. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that reciting this Surah on Friday after the dawn prayers carries great reward. Surah as-Rahman removes hypocrisy from one’s heart.

On the Day of Judgement, this Surah will come in the shape of a human being who will be handsome and will have a very nice scent. Allah (S.w.T.) will then tell him to point out those people who used to recite this Surah and he will name them. Then he will be allowed to beg pardon for those whom he names and Allah (S.w.T.) will pardon them.

The Imam (a.s.) also said that if a person dies after reciting this Surah, then is considered a martyr. Writing this Surah and keeping it makes all difficulties and problems vanish and also cures eye ailments. Writing it on the walls of a house keeps away all types of household pests. If recited at night, then Allah (S.w.T.) sends an angel to guard the reciter until he wakes up and if recited in the daytime then an angel guards him until sunset.

Surah al-Waqi’ah (The Event)

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 96 ayaat. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that a person who recites this Surah will not be from among the absent-minded ones. Poverty does not come near this person.

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) said that the one who recites Surah al-Waqi’ah will have a shining face of the Day of Reckoning. It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites this Surah on every Friday, will be from those whom Allah (S.w.T.) loves and he will be loved by people also. He will be free from troubles and poverty and will be counted from the loyal companions of Imam Ali (a.s.). Reciting this Surah on a dead person leads to all his sins being forgiven and if the person is on his deathbed then he will die with ease.

Keeping this Surah in one’s possession is a means of increase in sustenance. Imam Ali Zainul Abideen (a.s.) has narrated that if a person recites this Surah (at night) on the first night of the lunar month and then continues to recite the same Surah, increasing the number of times to coincide with the date, such that on the tenth night he recites it ten times, until the fourteenth night, then his sustenance will increase greatly.

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Surah al-Hadid (The Iron)

This is a ‘madani’ Surah and it ha 29 ayaat. The Holy Prophet (S) said that the reciter of this Surah will be counted from among the staunch believers. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) has said that whoever recites all the Surahs that start with Tasbih of Allah (S.w.T.) before going to sleep, will not die before meeting the 12th Holy Imam (a.s.) and after his death, he will have the honour of being a neighbour of the Holy Prophet (S).

It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq that if Surah al-Hadid and al-Mujadilah are recited in the faraa’idh (compulsory prayers) frequently, then the reciter will never face any punishment of Allah (S.w.T.) in this world and will not see any evil from his family. If recited by a prisoner, he will be released soon. If worn on the neck as a talisman, the wearer will not be killed in war. This Surah also makes one courageous.

Surah al-Mujadilah (The Pleading One)

There are 22 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Madinah. The Holy Prophet (S) said that the one who recites this Surah will be from among the thankful servants of Allah (S.w.T.) on the Day of Judgement. If Surah al-Mujadilah is recited near a sick person, or worn by the sick person as a talisman, he will be cured of his illness. If recited on anything that has been buried in the ground, it will remain protected until the person himself removes it.

Reciting this Surah brings a feeling of ease to a restless person. Constant recitation also protects one from thieves. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that recitation of this Surah keeps one safe from the evil designs of Jinn and men. If recited on dust or sand and then thrown towards the enemy, he is easily overcome.

Surah al-Hashr (The Banishment)

This Surah is ‘madani’ and it has 24 ayaat. It is narrated that whoever recites this Surah will be sent salutations from Jannah, Jahannam, the angels, the Heavens, the Earth, the trees, the birds, the sun and the moon and these will pray for the forgiveness of his sins. When he dies, he will die a martyr. If a person recites both Surah ar-Rahman and Surah al-Hashr then one angel will be assigned to protect him at all times.

If a four-rak’ah prayer is recited where after Surah al-Hamd Surah al-Hashr is recited, then whatever important work one goes to do will be successful (with the condition that it is not a sin). Drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved is good for memory and concentration. If this Surah is recited for forty consecutive days without missing a day, it will make even the hardest task become an easy one.

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Surah al-Mumtahanah (The Examined One)

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 13 verses. It is narrated from Imam Ali Zainul Abideen (a.s.) that if a person recites this Surah in any of his prayers (salaat), his heart will become filled with faith and belief. On the Day of Judgement, all the believing men and women will pray for him to be forgiven by Allah (S.w.T.).

Recitation of this Surah increases the acuity of vision and protects the reciter and his children from insanity. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that angels send salutations and pray for the forgiveness of the one who recites this Surah. If he dies on that day then he will have died as a martyr. Drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved also acts as a cure for some ailments.

Surah as-Saff (The Ranks)

This Surah has 14 ayaat and it was revealed in Madinah. It is narrated that is a person recites this Surah, as long as he remains alive, Prophet Isa (a.s.) seeks forgiveness from Allah (S.w.T.) for him and he will be from among the friends of Prophet Isa (a.s.) on the Day of Reckoning.

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) has said that the person who recites this Surah will be placed in the group of angels and Prophets on the Day of Judgement. If this Surah is continually recited during a dangerous journey, the reciter is protected until he reaches his destination.

Surah al-Jumu’ah (The Friday)

This is a ‘madani’ Surah and it has 11 ayaat. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that if this Surah is recited frequently in the mornings and evenings, the reciter is protected from the influence of Shaitan and his temptations. His sins are also forgiven.

In another narration it is said that if a person recites this Surah daily, he will be safe from every dangerous and frightening thing.

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Surah al-Munafiqun (The Hypocrites)

There are 11 verses in this ‘madani’ Surah. It is narrated that Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that it is required of our followers that they recite, in their prayers on Thursday nights, Surah al-Jumu’ah and Surah al-A’ala, and on Fridays, at the time of noon prayers, Surah al-Jumu’ah and Surah al-Munafiqun. Whoever does this, it will be like he has obeyed the command of the Holy Prophet (S), and his reward will be Jannah.

The Holy Prophet (S) said that by the recitation of this Surah, a person stays free from Shirk and hypocrisy. Recitation of this Surah over a wound will heal it and over any ache will cure the ache. In fact, it is a cure for all diseases and ailments.

Surah at-Taghabun (The Loss And Gain)

This Surah has 18 ayaat and it was revealed in Madinah. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the person who recites this Surah will be safe at the time of his death.

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that if a person recites this Surah in the faraa’idh (compulsory prayers) then on the Day of Judgement this Surah itself will intercede on his behalf until he is allowed to enter Jannah. It is also narrated that one who recites this Surah will be protected from the tyranny of the rulers.


Surah at-Talaq (The Divorce)

This Surah was revealed in Madinah and it has 12 verses. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that if Surah at-Talaq and Surah at-Tahrim are recited in the faraa’idh then the reciter will be protected by Allah (S.w.T.) from the fear of the Day of Judgement and he will enter Jannah.

In another narration it is said that the one who recites this Surah will be given the inspiration to perform Tawbatan Nasuha (the sincere repentance to Allah [s.w.t.]).

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Surah at-Tahrim (The Prohibition)

This ‘madani’ Surah has 12 ayaat. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the one who recites this Surah will be from those who always seek sincere repentance from Allah (S.w.T.). The recitation of this Surah and drinking of its water acts as a cure from many ailments and diseases.

If this Surah is recited by a person who is not getting sleep then he will be able to sleep and if recited by a person who is frightened, he will become calm. Frequent recitation also helps a person who is in debt to clear his debts.

Surah al-Mulk (The Kingdom)

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 30 ayaat. It is also called Munjiyah because it saves the one who recites it from the torment of the grave. The Holy Prophet (S) likened the recitation of this Surah to the staying awake on the night of Qadr. He (S) also wished that every believer would memorize this Surah and know it by heart. He said that this Surah will remove its reciter from Hellfire and take him to Jannah.

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that reciting this Surah at night keeps one under the protection of Allah (S.w.T.) until morning. Recitation on the night of Eid gives the reward of staying awake the whole night in worship. If recited on a person who has just died, his soul gets immediate relief. Memorizing this Surah has great reward. If memorized, this Surah acts as a protection from the torment of the grave, and it intercedes on behalf of the one who has memorized it on the Day of Judgement.

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Surah al-Qalam (The Pen)

There are 52 verses in this ‘makki’ Surah. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that the one who recites this Surah will never face financial difficulties. Writing this Surah and tying it to any part of the body that is suffering from pain alleviates the pain.

Surah al-Haqqah (The Sure Calamity)

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 52 verses. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has advised that this Surah should be recited often in prayers as this is a sign of faith. This Surah has praise for Imam Ali (a.s.) and insult for Mu’awiya ibn Aba Sufyan.

The Holy Prophet (S) has said that reciting this Surah makes the accounting of deeds on the Day of Reckoning easier. If this Surah is worn as a talisman by a pregnant woman, then her baby will be safe. Giving water in which this Surah has been dissolved to a child will make his memory and intellect improve. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) said that the one who recites this Surah will never loose his religion.

Surah al-Ma’arij (The Ways of Ascent)

This Surah has 44 ayaat and it was revealed in Makkah. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the reward for reciting this Surah is equivalent to the total number of people who keep up prayer and safeguard the property which has been entrusted to them.

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) has said that the one who recites this Surah will have his sins hidden on the Day of Judgement and he will enter Jannah alongside the Holy Prophet (S). If a prisoner recites this Surah, he will secure his release. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that if this Surah is recited before sleeping, one keeps safe from the temptations of Shaitan.

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Surah Nuh

This Surah has 28 ayaat and it is ‘makki’. The Holy Prophet (S) said that those who recite this Surah will get a reward equal to the number of people who believe in Prophet Nuh (a.s.).

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that those who believe in Allah (S.w.T.), His Prophet (S) and recite the Holy Qur’an, should never leave out Surah Nuh as they will gain a place among the favoured servants of Allah (S.w.T.) by reciting it. He will get three places in Jannah instead of one and he will be given 200 houries. Any supplications made after reciting this Surah are quickly answered. The one who recites this Surah often will not die until he sees his place in Jannah.

Surah al-Jinn

This ‘makki’ Surah has 28 ayaat. It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that frequent recitation of this Surah is a protection from Jinn and the reciter will be in the company of the Holy Prophet (S) on the Day of Resurrection. This Surah also protects one from the evil actions of an unjust person.

Prisoners secure early release by reciting this Surah and those who recite it properly will never face poverty or starvation. Keeping this Surah in one’s possession ensures safety from the Jinn, victory in debate or confrontation, and safety of possession and wealth. Debts are also easily paid back.

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Surah al-Muzammil (The Wrapped)

There are 20 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Makkah. Some scholars say that it was revealed in Madinah. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that a person who recites this Surah will never face bad times. The person who recites it in the Isha or Tahajjud prayers always remains pure of heart and even dies while he is in a pure state.

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that a person who recites this Surah properly will get a chance to meet the Holy Prophet (S) and if he prays for something from Allah (S.w.T.) he will get it. Reciting Surah al-Muzammil a hundred times on Thursday night leads to the forgiving of a hundred major sins and procures a hundred rewards. Recitation of this Surah protects one from insanity and from being a slave to people.

Surah al-Mudathir (The Clothed One)

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 56 ayaat. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) has said that the person who recites this Surah in his compulsory prayers will attain a rank near the Holy Prophet (S) in the hereafter and will be protected from any misfortunes in this world.

If this Surah is recited daily and then a dua is made after its recitation, then the dua will be answered and the need will be fulfilled. If one makes dua that he wishes to memorize the whole Qur’an then he will not die until he has memorized it.

Surah al-Qiyamah (The Resurrection)

This Surah has 40 ayaat and it is ‘makki’. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the person who recites this Surah will be counted from among those who believed in the Day of Judgement and his face will be shining when he is raised from his grave. It is also narrated that frequent reciters will be raised with handsome and attractive faces on the Day of Judgement.

Recitation of this Surah increases sustenance and protects the life and possessions of the reciter. He is liked by people. Surah al-Qiyamah also makes a person chaste, humble and sincere. Drinking water in which this Surah has been written keeps the heart safe from ailments.

Surah ad-Dahr (The Period)

This Surah is also called al-Insan (The Man). It was revealed in Makkah and it has 31 ayaat. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S.w.T.) that the reward for reciting this Surah is Jannah and its bounties.

If a person recites this Surah, especially on Thursday mornings, he will be rewarded with a hundred houries and four thousand slaves in Jannah and he will be given a place close to that of the Holy Prophet (S). Reciting it win war brings victory. Drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved is good for those with heart problems.

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Surah al-Mursalaat (The Emissaries)

This is a ‘makki’ Surah and it has 50 ayaat. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that the one who recites this Surah will not be counted from the Mushrikeen (polytheists). He will always be victorious over his enemy.

It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that drinking this Surah after it is written, and then dissolved in water that is mixed with the water from an onion, acts as a cure from aches and pains. Keeping this Surah, written on deerskin, as a talisman, enables one to reduce the amount of time he sleeps and he will be able to stay awake for a longer time.

Surah an-Naba (The Great Event)

There are 40 verses in this ‘makki’ Surah. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that whoever recites this Surah everyday will be fortunate enough to visit Masjidul Haraam in the same year. The Holy Prophet (S) said that memorization of this Surah carries great reward.

If this Surah is recited with the intention of staying awake, then the reciter will not fall asleep and if it is recited before travelling then the journey will become easy. Drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved cures stomach problems.

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Surah an-Nazi’aat (Those who Pull Out)

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 42 ayaat. The Holy Prophet (S) has said that the reward for reciting this Surah is ten times the number of entities in the Heavens.

Surah ‘Abasa (He Frowned)

This Surah has 42 verses and it was revealed in Makkah. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the person who recites this Surah will come out of his grave laughing on the Day of Resurrection.

Writing this Surah as a talisman on deerskin and keeping it in one’s possession makes one successful in all his endeavours. If it is recited during a journey, then the traveller will return home safely. Whoever recites this Surah with Surah at-Takweer will be under the shade of the Holy Prophet (S) in Jannah.

Surah at-Takwir (The Covering Up)

This ‘makki’ Surah has 29 ayaat. The Holy Prophet (S) said that the person who recites this Surah will be happy on the day when the book of deeds of people will be opened. Whoever wishes that Allah (S.w.T.) should show him His Mercy on the Day of Judgement should recite this Surah.

Recitation of this Surah is especially good for the eyes. It improves vision and removes any ailments of the eyes.