Islam Encyclopedia

It is recorded that if a person recites surah Bani-Isra’il on Thursday night, he will meet the 12th Imam (a.t.f.) and will be among his companions. The one who recites surah al-Kahf will die a martyr and will be raised with the martyrs on the Day of J…

It is narrated that whoever recites [surah al-Fatir : 41] before going to sleep is kept safe from the collapse of his home on top of him. Imam Ali (a.s.) has said that if a person recites [surah al-A’araaf : 196] and [surah az-Zumar : 67] before going…

It is narrated that writing surah al-Mu’min at night and then keeping it in one’s place of business increases sustenance. Keeping surah al-Hijr in one’s pocket or tied to the arm is also a means of increase in livelihood. Surah al-Qaari’ah should be w…

As mentioned earlier, ayah al-Mulk [Ale Imran : 26-27] should be recited for those who wish to repay their debts. One should recite this ayah and then supplicate to Allah (s.w.t.) that he wishes to repay his debts and seeks help for doing so. For the …

Some actions are to be performed after the completion of every compulsory prayer and these are called Ta’qibaat. Out of the numerous actions that have been recommended, there are a few verses of the Holy Qur’an that have also been prescribed and carry…

This surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 9 ayaat. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) said that the reward for reciting this surah can be compared to ten times the number of disbelievers who were present in Makkah. Reciting surah al-Humazah in compulsory pr…

This is a ‘makki’ surah with 5 verses. It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq that whoever recites this surah in his faraa’idh prayers, the mountains will bear witness on the Day of Judgement that he prayed and he will be taken to Jannah on the comm…

This surah has 4 ayaat and it was revealed in Makkah. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) said that the one who recites this surah will get the reward of ten times the number of people performing Tawaaf and I’tekaaf. The recitation of surah al-Feel and al-Quray…

This surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 7 verses. It is narrated from Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) that if a person recites this surah in any of his prayers, then they will be accepted. The sins of those who recite this surah are forgiven. If re…

There are 3 ayaat in this ‘makki’ surah. It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that the person who recites this surah in any of his prayers, will drink from the fountain of Kawthar. The reward for reciting this surah is compared to ten times…