10 Benefits of Surah Baqarah & Its Importance for Muslims

• There is none worthy of worship except HE, THE EVER LIVING, THE EVER WATCHFUL
• Neither drowsiness nor sleep OVERTAKES HIM
• To Him belongs whatever is in the HEAVENS and the EARTH
• Who is there that can intercede with HIM except by HIS PERMISSION?
• He knows what will be BEFORE them and what will be AFTER them.
• HIS Throne extends over the HEAVENS and the EARTH
• And He is THE MOST HIGH and THE MOST SUPREME

Benefits Of Reading Ayatul Kursi

Ayatul Kursi should be memorized and saved in the heart of every Muslim, it has a great many benefits.

1-For The Protection Of Yourself And Your Home

Abu Hurairah R.A reported, Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

2-The Virtue Of Reciting Ayatul Kursi After Every Prayer

Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

3-Reciting Ayatul Kursi Before Bedtime

Allah SWT has perfected every aspect of this religion, even our sleep becomes an act of worship if we follow Quran and Sunnah.

The importance of this Ayah can also be known from another Hadith in which Shaitan himself advice upon its virtue and the Messenger of Allah ﷺ agreed:

Abu Huraira رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ reported:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put me in charge of charity of Ramadan (Sadaqat-ul- Fitr). Somebody came to me and began to take away some foodstuff. I caught him and said, “I must take you to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).” He said, “I am a needy man with a large family, and so I have a pressing need.” I let him go.

When I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) next morning, he asked me, “O Abu Hurairah! What did your captive do last night?” I said, “O Messenger of Allah! He complained of a pressing need and a big family. I felt pity for him so I let him go.” He (ﷺ) said, “He told you a lie and he will return.”

I was sure, according to the saying of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) that he would return. I waited for him. He sneaked up again and began to steal foodstuff from the Sadaqah. I caught him and said; “I must take you to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).” He said, “Let go of me, I am a needy man. I have to bear the expenses of a big family. I will not come back.” So I took pity on him and let him go.

I went at dawn to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) who asked me, “O Abu Hurairah! What did your captive do last night?” I replied, “O Messenger of Allah! He complained of a pressing want and the burden of a big family. I took pity on him and so I let him go.” He (ﷺ) said, “He told you a lie and he will return.”

(That man) came again to steal the food-stuff. I arrested him and said, “I must take you to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and this is the last of three times. You promised that you would not come again but you did.” He said, “Let go of me, I shall teach you some words with which Allah may benefit you.” I asked, “What are those words?” He replied, “When you go to bed, recite Ayat-ul- Kursi (2:255) for there will be a guardian appointed over you from Allah, and Satan will not be able to approach you till morning.” So I let him go.

The next morning the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) asked me, “What did your prisoner do last night.” I answered, “He promised to teach me some words which he claimed will benefit me before Allah. So I let him go.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) asked, “What are those words that he taught you?” I said, “He told me: ‘When you go to bed, recite Ayat- ul-Kursi from the beginning to the end.

By reciting it, there will be a guardian appointed over you from Allah who will protect you during the night, and Satan will not be able to come near you until morning’.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Verily, he has told you the truth though he is a liar. O Abu Hurairah! Do you know with whom you were speaking for the last three nights?” I said, “No.” He (ﷺ) said, “He was Shaitan (Satan)- BUKHARI

4-Reciting It in The Morning and Evening

A very easy way to keep yourself under the protection of Allah SWT, even if you are not in a continuous state of worship of some form or another.

Ibn ‘Abbas reported that while Jibraéel A. A was sitting with the Messenger Of Allah ﷺ he heard a creaking sound above him. He lifted his head and said:

This is a gate opened in heaven today which had never been opened before. Then when an angel descended through it, he said: This is an angel who came down to the earth who had never come down before. He greeted and said:

Rejoice in two lights given to you which have not been given to any prophet before you: Fatihat al-Kitab and the concluding verses of Surah al-Baqara. You will never recite a letter from them for which you will not be given (a reward).– MUSLIM

Islamic teachings are based on the foundation of the Qur’an and Sunnah This Surah guides through all aspects of life, ranging from faith, righteousness, knowledge, marriage and divorce, parenting, business transactions, social or community engagement, and more.

Why must you start reading Surah Baqarah, right away? Make it a point to read it very often if not daily. It is the only surah a portion of which was revealed outside the physical world.

It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah (b. Umar)

That when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was taken for the Night journey, he was taken to Sidrat-ul-Muntaha, which is situated on the sixth heaven, where terminates everything that ascends from the earth and is held there, and where terminates everything that descends from above it and is held there.

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was given three (things): he was given five prayers, was given the concluding verses of Sura al-Baqara, and remission of serious Sins for those among his Ummah who associate not anything with Allah SWT. –MUSLIM

The power of this Surah as protection against Shaytan is described in different ways in the hadiths.

5 – Surah Baqarah Will Serve As Your Shade On The Day Of Judgement

On the Day of Judgment, different people and things will come and testify for or against you. Among them is the Quran. The Prophet ﷺ said:

6 – Reading Last Two Ayahs Of Surah Baqarah

Everything destined was written before the creation of Heavens and the Earth, before the birth of Adam A.S. Same is the case with Quran it was destined to be sent down long before everything came into existence. It is narrated by An–Numan bin Bashir, the Prophet ﷺ said:

7 – Reciting Ayah 125 During Tawaf (Circumambulating Around The House Of Allah)

It is narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah:

8 – Reciting Specific Ayahs Of Surah Baqarah

The Messenger Of Allah ﷺ said:

9 – A Practice To Be Adopted Regarding The Two Sunnah Rakahs Before Fajr Paryer

Ibn ‘Abbas R.A reported:

10 – Prescription For Not Forgetting The Quran

An authentic hadith mentioned in Sunan al-DarImi is a Book for Hadith. it has a big collection of Hadiths organized in sections, by Imam Abi Muhammad Abdullah al-Darimi. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud’s student; Imam Mughirah ibn Subay’ (rahimahullah) said:

What are these 10 verses? They are ayahs from Surah Baqarah:

• The first four verses. (2:1-4)
• Ayatul Kursi and the two verses that follow it. (2:255-257)
• The last three verses (2: 284-286)

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Can Surah Baqarah Be Played Instead Of Being Recited?

A question commonly asked if we don’t have time to recite Surah Baqarah can we play it on a tape or speakers, will it serve the purpose?

No, the protection from Shaitan mentioned in Hadith comes from the recitation of Surah Baqarah, which is an act of worship and needs Niyyah (intention).  And there is no such intention in the recording, it should not be a reason for us to become lazy.

A lot of scholars have permitted if and only if the person hasn’t learned how to read the Quran, like a newly converted Muslim who has just accepted Islam and doesn’t know how to read. If you want the protection, then recite it.

Another common practice is to ask a Maulana (A Muslim man respected for his religious knowledge) to come to recite it in the house in exchange for some form of Hadiyah (gift). This is again not advisable, your house needs protection you have to make time for the recitation. The Ikhlas (honesty) you will put into your own matters no one else can.

Should Surah Baqarah Be Recited In Each Room Of The House?

Recitation in one of the rooms of the house will suffice for the whole house.

How Can You Recite Surah Baqarah Daily?

Surah Baqarah is the longest Surah in the Quran spread over almost more than 2 Juz (parts). Reciting it will take time, again it depends upon your fluency. If it takes you a minute to recite a page of the Quran then Surah Baqarah is spread over 50 pages it will take you a minimum of 50 minutes. But if you are still a beginner it can take you up to 2-3 hours. Think about improving your Tajweed with the help of one of these institutes. Learn Quran Online – 9 Best Places for Online Quran Classes

Reading it in one sitting is very much recommended. But for people who can find it tedious and hectic, it is advised to divide it into 3 parts and finish it within a day. Not spread it over 3 days or a week. It won’t serve the purpose, many scholars are in agreement with this.

Some Misconceptions Regarding Surah Baqarah

When it comes to following the religion many of us turn to what our forefathers did, rather than what was done by the Prophet of Allah ﷺ and his companions. We should make sure any act of worship we do doesn’t go against any law of Islam. Some very common practices regarding Surah Baqarah which are not advisable are:

• Surah Baqarah in beneficial for those who are not getting married.
• Reciting a specific verse for chest pains.
• Another specific verse to blow on something sweet and given to an angry person
• Reading it daily for 40 dyas.
• Reciting Surah Baqarah in a new home home brings barakah.

All these practices can only be recommended by Aalim (scholar). When we fall sick we don’t prescribe medicine for ourselves we visit the doctor for the necessary medicines. The same is the case with Quran if Allah forbids you to be a victim of black magic and sorcery, you can’t decide to what level of damage is done. We need an expert for that. Some scholars even term it as Biddah (innovation), because they think it takes the person away from all obligatory forms of worship, all their energy and time is served into finishing the required number daily. Barakah (blessings from Allah SWT) is in the way of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Conclusion

The Tawheed of Allah Almighty, glorifying His attributes, His control, power, and greatness. These are all expressed when we recite the Ayatul Kursi. It contains all the elements Allah Almighty wants us to include in dua’a. It is so powerful and beautiful. Pondering over Ayatul-Kursi should make us feel humbled Allah SWT. When the Muslim makes a habit of reading Ayatul-Kursi, or the Qur’an as a whole, and embraces it genuinely, he reaps a lot of benefits. Many of these benefits may be visible and many aren’t. May Allah strengthen our faith through Ayatul-Kursi, and grant us all the benefits, those we know and those we don’t know.