About Some Chapters from the Holy Qur'an

The Holy Qur'an is the word of Allah, as revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is a book of Guidance for mankind which they should preserve, recite, study and act in accordance with.

Some of the qualities and virtues of selected Surahs and Ayaats of the Holy Qur'an are given below:

Surat Al-Fatiha (The Opening)

Revealed both at Mecca and Medina. This Sura contains the essence of Qur'an. Hence it is also call the Ummul Qur'an, i.e. the essence of the Holy Qur'an. It is also considered to be the greatest Sura of the Qur'an and it is asserted that whoever recites this Sura will be highly rewarded and safeguarded.

Surat Al-Ankabut (The Spider)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that whoever recites this Sura will be rewarded ten times the number of all the believers and unbelievers, and that he will remain satisfied in his life.

Surat Ar-Rum (The Romans)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that whoever recites this Sura will be rewarded more than ten times the number of all the angels praying on the earth and in the heaven.

Surat Al-Yaasin

Revealed at Mecca. It is recommended that the Sura should be recited to seek Allah's blessings and happiness, preferably after the morning prayers. It should be recited in illness and at the death-bed.

Surat Al-Fath (The Vctorv)

Revealed at Medina. The reference is to the first and great victory of the heroes of the faith at Mecca. It is recommended for the safeguard of dear ones, wealth and prosperity.

Surat Ad-Dukhaan (The Evident Smoke)

Revealed at Mecca. This Sura reminds us of the Day of Judgment. The one who recites it, is blessed by Allah in his life hereafter.

 

Surat Ar-Rahmaan (The Beneficent)

Revealed at Mecca. The recitation of this Sura is recommended to safeguard oneself against poverty and to increase Allah's blessings. It gives the reader strength and security.

Surat AI-Waagi'a (The Great Event)

Revealed at Mecca. The recitation of this Sura is recommended at night against poverty and to increase security.

Surat Al-Jumu'a (The Congregation)

It is recommended that this Sura should be recited for sustenance and pros­perity. This Sura helps to consolidate one's faith.

Surat AI-Mulk (The Kingdom)

Revealed at Mecca. Recitation of this Sura safeguards against all evils in both the worlds. It is effective in giving strength and security. It is recom­mended that this should be recited after the morning prayers.

Surat AI-Muzzammil (The Wrapped One)

Revealed at Mecca. The virtues of this Sura are infinite. It is asserted that its recitation safeguards against poverty and calamity. The best time to recite this Sura is at bedtime.

Surat Al-Muddathir (The Covered One)

Revealed at Mecca. The recitation of this Sura increases one's respect for religion, and one's piety, and it is recommended to recite this Sura during illness and for the dead.

Surat Ad-Dahr (Time)

Revealed at Mecca. The recitation of this Sura is recommended for the over­coming of difficulties and to increase Allah's Blessings. The Sura should be read in the morning prayer on Thursdays after Surat Al-Fatiha.

Surat An-Naba (The Great News)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that whoever recites this Sura will be blessed by a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, and that Allah would bestow his Mercy

and Blessings upon the reader.

 

Surat Al-A'laa (The Most High)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that whoever recites this Sura will be blessed by Allah's Mercy in both worlds

Surat Al-Fair (The Daybreak)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that the recitation of this Sura is a safeguard against all misfortunes.

Surat Ash-Shams (The Sun)

Revealed at Mecca. It is recommended to recite this Sura to safeguard against all evils to gain Allah's favour.

Surat Al-Lail (The Night)

Revealed at Mecca. It is recommended to recite this Sura to gain rewards from Him and it brings tranquillity.

Surat Ad-Dhuha (The Brightness)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that the recitation of this Sura is a safeguard against poverty and loneliness and that is brings peace, honour and prosper­ity

Surat Al-Inshirah (The Expansion)

Revealed at Mecca. The virtues of this Sura are similar to those ofAd-Dhuha, and it is recommended that they be read together.

Surat Al-Qadr (The Grandeur)

Revealed at Mecca. It is recommended for the achievement of one's legiti­mate desires, and for the security of all travellers, prisoners and property.

Surat Al-Zalzala (The Quaking)

Revealed at Mecca. This Sura should be read during illness, and it brings prosperity and happiness to the reader.

Surat At-Takathur (Multiplying)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that the recitation of this Sura brings about tranquillity and it is effective for gaining knowledge.

 

Surat Al-Asr (The Age)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that the recitation of this Sura brings piety, honour and respect. The best time for reciting this Sura is after the Asr prayers.

Surat Al-Kauthar (The Heavenly Fountain)

Revealed at Mecca. It is recommended that whoever wishes to be blessed by children should read this Sura. The best time to recite it is during the prayers after Surat Al-Fatiha.

Surat Al-Kafirun (The Unbelievers)

Revealed in Mecca. The virtues of this Sura are many, as it was frequently recited by the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) during the morning prayers.

Surat An-Nasr (The Help)

Revealed at Mecca. It is said that the recitation of this Sura brings Allah's Mercy and forgiveness.

Surat AI-Ikhlas (The Unity)

Revealed at Mecca. This Sura is considered to be the creed of Islam, and is regarded as equal in virtue to the whole of the Qur'an. It is said that Allah will certainly forgive all the sins of one who recites it.

Surat Al-Falaq (The Dawn) and Surat Al-Nas (Mankind)

Revealed at Mecca. Both these Suras are recommended for safeguard against sin and evil.