Perhaps this article may be subjective in terms of only applicable to Muslims, but then devout Muslims will not hesitate to agree with what is written below. Yes, the Ayatul Kursi (Ayat Kursi) is actually verse 255 of the second Surah in the Al-Quran, Al-Baqarah. It speaks about how nothing and nobody in this universe is regarded to be equal or greater than God.
It is one of the most famous and most recited verse of the Al-Quran, and thus making it one of the most essential prayers that any Muslim must know. Anyway, these information below are all about the Ayatul Kursi, Surah Al-Baqarah, and of course the benefits of Ayatul Kursi in Islam for the mind, body and soul.
Ayatul Kursi
سم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ لَا إِكْرَاهَ فِي الدِّينِ ۖ قَد تَّبَيَّنَ الرُّشْدُ مِنَ الْغَيِّ ۚ فَمَن يَكْفُرْ بِالطَّاغُوتِ وَيُؤْمِن بِاللَّهِ فَقَدِ اسْتَمْسَكَ بِالْعُرْوَةِ الْوُثْقَىٰ لَا انفِصَامَ لَهَا ۗ وَاللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ
اللَّهُ وَلِيُّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا يُخْرِجُهُم مِّنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ ۖ وَالَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا أَوْلِيَاؤُهُمُ الطَّاغُوتُ يُخْرِجُونَهُم مِّنَ النُّورِ إِلَى الظُّلُمَاتِ ۗ أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ النَّارِ ۖ هُمْ فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ
Transliteration:
Allahu laa illaaha illaa huwwal hayyul qayyum. Laa ta’khudzuhu sinatun walaa naumun. Lahu maa fi samawaati wamaa fil ardh, man dzaa ladzii yasfa’u indahu illaa bi’idznihi. Ya’lamu maa bayna aydiihim wamaa khalfahum. Wal aa yuhiituuna bi’say’in min ilmihi illaa bi mashaa a wa si’a kursiyyuhu samaawaati wal’ardh walaa yuudzuhu hifzuhuma wa huwwal aliyyu aziim.
Translation in English:
“Allah! There is no deity save Him, the Alive, the Eternal. Neither slumber nor sleep overtaketh Him. Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the Earth. Who is he that intercedeth with Him save by His leave? He knoweth that which is in front of them and that which is behind them, while they encompass nothing of His knowledge save what He will. His throne includeth the heavens and the earth, and He is never weary of preserving them. He is the Sublime, and the Tremendous.”
Surah Al Baqarah
Surah Al Baqarah (The Female Cow) is the second Surah out of 114 Surahs of Al Quran. With 286 verses, this also makes the Al Baqarah to be the longest surah there is in the Al Quran. It is also categorized as a Madaniyah Surah, which means that it was revealed at the Holy City of Medina after the Hijrah.
This particular Surah discusses a wide variety of topics, such as Islamic law, retellings of Adam’s, Ibrahim’s (Abraham) and Musa’s (Moses) tales, and guidance. Of all the topics told in Al Baqarah, guidance is the main point of this Surah; urging the pagans (Al-Mushriqeen) and the Jews in Medina to embrace Islam as soon as possible, while warning them, including the hypocrites (Munafiqun) of the fate Allah has visited in the past to those who failed to fulfill His call.
Uses of Ayatul Kursi
Muslims use this verse widely because of the potentials to provide physical and spiritual protection, and is commonly recited before sleep, when facing fear, before embarking on a long journey, or before undertaking life changing decisions. The Ayatul Kursi is also regarded as one of the most powerful verses of the Quran because upon recital, the greatness of Allah is confirmed. There is even a hadith stating that he who recites Ayatul Kursi one night will be granted protection until dawn comes. In the meantime, those who recite Ayatul Kursi during daylight until evening will be protected from evil spirits.
What are the Benefits of Ayatul Kursi?
Allah promises His believers that every recital of the Ayatul Kursi gets sufficient protection from the Satan and the Devil.
Ayatul Kursi brings us endless joy and blessings in terms of securing our sustenance and increasing our degree in the eyes of others.
Ayatul Kursi builds our spiritual defence that drives away potential dangers that await us.
One Sheikh cited that reciting Ayatul Kursi as much as 50 times makes us more intelligent, health benefits of hard working, health benefits of optimism and positive thinking.
Ayatul Kursi also help to control our emotions and temptations upon recital because it makes us remember Allah more.
Allah promises us salvation in terms of granting our wishes when recited as much as 170 times, similar during benefits of laylatul qadr Islam.
Ayatul Kursi can also be used as a request to the guardian angel to provide a good night’s health benefits of sleeping away from nightmares.
Bless four sections of our home with Ayatul Kursi for protection against evil spirits, satan as well as misfortunate events.
One Sheikh advised that Ayatul Kursi helps to guard us from potential enemies along with their harmful plans on us.
Kafeer is a state in which we as a Muslim denies Allah’s oneness. Prophet Muhammad advises that reciting the Ayatul Kursi helps to reduce the risk of “kafeer” when doing daily activities.
Friday is regarded as the Islamic holy day of the week. Reading the Ayatul Kursi 12 times on Fridays will bring us endless protection from misfortunates and harm.
Ayatul Kursi makes us loved by Allah because it strengthens our iman (faith), especially if we live to whatever is stated inside.
Before entering a place unfamiliar to us, recite the Ayatul Kursi to protect us from possible harm.
Reciting the Ayatul Kursi in each of our salat (prayers) will reward us endless merits from Allah and also creates a sense of gratefulness and bliss for whatever He gives to us in the world.
Finally, Ayatul Kursi is also able to cure us from various diseases and also the health risks of stress. Apart from taking medical treatments, recite the Ayatul Kursi to request for a speedy recovery from Allah.