51. 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 (PBUH) that the reward for reciting this Surah is ten times the number of moving winds or breezes.

*Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (razi allahu nahu) 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). Keeping this Surah close to a dying person makes his death easy.


52. Surah at-Tur (The Mountain):

This Surah has 49 verses and it was revealed in Makkah.

*The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said that the one who recites this Surah will be kept safe from the wrath and punishment of Allah.

*Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (razi allahu anhu) 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.


53. Surah an-Najm (The Star):

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 62 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.


54. Surah al-Qamar (The Moon):

This "makki" Surah has 55 ayaat.

*It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (PBUH) that the face 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 (razi allahu anhu) 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.


55. Surah ar-Rahman (The Beneficent):

This Surah has 78 verses and it is "makki".

*Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (razi allahu anhu) 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 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 will pardon them.

*The Imam (razi allahu anhu) 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. If recited at night, then Allah sends an angel to guard the reciter until he wakes up and if recited in the daytime then an angel guards him until sunset.


56. Surah al-Waqi’ah (The Event):

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 96 ayaat.

*The Holy Prophet (PBUH) 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.

* 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.


57. Surah al-Hadid (The Iron):

This is a "madani" Surah and it ha 29 ayaat.

*The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said that the reciter of this Surah will be counted from among the staunch believers.

*It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq that if Surah al-Hadid and al-Mujadilah are recited in the compulsory prayers frequently, then the reciter will never face any punishment of Allah 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.


58. Surah al-Mujadilah (The Pleading One):

There are 22 ayaat in this Surah and it was revealed in Madinah.

*The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said that the one who recites this Surah will be from among the thankful servants of Allah on the Day of Judgment. 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 (razi allahu anhu) 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.


59. 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.


60. Surah al-Mumtahinah (The Examined One):

This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 13 verses.

*Recitation of this Surah increases the acuity of vision and protects the reciter and his children from insanity.

*The Holy Prophet (PBUH) 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.

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