Āyat al-Kursī — the Throne Verse

""Rejoice in two lights given to you: the Opening of the Book and the concluding verses of Surah al-Baqarah." The merit of Ayat al-Kursi is reported by Muslim, where it is described as the greatest verse in the Book of Allah. Another narration tells of a devil advising Abu Hurairah to recite Ayat al-Kursi before bed for protection, which the Prophet confirmed as true."

"Al-Hafiz Abu Bakr ibn Mardaway reported that Abu Dharr al-Ghifari asked the Prophet about the kursi, and the Prophet replied, by him in whose hand is my soul, the seven heavens and the seven earths, in relation to the kursi, are like a ring left on a deserted land, and the superiority of the throne over the kursi is like the superiority of the desert over that ring."

"Ibn Jubair also mentioned similar views from Abu Musa al-Ashari, Al-Daqq ibn Muzahim, Ismail ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Sudi al-Kabir, and Muslim al-Batin. Al-Sudi narrated from Abu Malik, stating, the kursi is below the throne. He added, the heavens and the earth are within the kursi, and the kursi is in front of the throne."

"Rather, the correct statement from him and others among the companions and successors is that it is different. Ibn Abbas and Sa'id Ibn Jubair said regarding the verse, his kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, that it means his knowledge. The preserved account from Ibn Abbas as narrated by Al-Hakim in his Mustadrak, certified according to the criteria of Al-Bukhari and Muslim, but not extracted by them, from the route of Sufi and Al-Thawri, through Amr al-Duhni, Muslim al-Batin, Sa'id Ibn Jubair, from Ibn Abbas, stated that the kursi is the place of the feet, and the throne can only be comprehended by Allah, the Exalted."

"Wahab ibn Munabbi provided a similar explanation, describing the haikal as something encircling the earths and seas, like the edges of a pavilion. Some astronomers suggest that the kursi refers to the eighth celestial sphere, known as the sphere of fixed stars. However, this claim is questionable, as the hadith indicates that the kursi's relation to the heavens is like a ring thrown into a vast desert which does not align with the concept of celestial spheres."

"The phrase "or it is established by a form" refers to the physical form and its attributes and actions according to them. What establishes this form is what is upheld by the one to whom the name "Al-Qayyum" (The Sustainer) is attached. Al-Qayyum is the one who is self-sustaining, upon whom the existence of everything depends; that is, He is the one who sustains others, and nothing can exist without His sustaining it."

"supplication. When he recited it, the flame was extinguished. Al-Hassan also reported that Gabriel advised the Prophet to recite Ayat al-Kursi when retiring to bed to protect against a plotting jinn. The Prophet also mentioned wrestling with Satan and overcoming him. The hadith of Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Laila tells us that the devil would approach the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, with a flame of fire. This account is also found in Ibn Abi al-Dunya's work, The Tricks of Satan, and is similarly narrated by Malik in al-Muwatta from Yahya ibn Said. Ibn Abdulbar connects it in At-Tamheed through a narration involving Ibn Masud. Ahmad and al-Bazar also"

"On Tuesday night, whoever performs two rak'ahs, reciting in each rak'ah Al-Fatiha and "Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad" and the Mu'awwidhatayn fifteen times, and recites after concluding fifteen times Ayat al-Kursi, and seeks Allah's forgiveness fifteen times, will have great rewards and immense recompense. It is narrated from Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, from the Prophet, peace be upon him, that he said: Whoever prays two rak'ahs on Tuesday night, reciting in each rak'ah Al-Fatiha once and "Inna Anzalna" and "Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad" seven times, Allah will free his neck from the fire, and he will be his guide and leader to Paradise on the Day of Judgment."

"discussed the virtues of the Quran. Some mentioned the concluding verses of Surah Al-Nahl, and others mentioned Surah Yasin. Ali then highlighted the virtue of Ayat al-Kursi, saying, Indeed, it is seventy words, and in every word is a blessing. Among the people was Amr ibn Madikarb, who did not respond. Umar then said, Tell us, O Abu Thar. Abu Thar recounted an experience from the days of ignorance, when hunger drove him into the wilderness. He encountered an Arab elder in a tent with a radiant maiden and some spoils. Abu Thar demanded, Capture me, may your mother mourn you. The elder offered hospitality instead, saying, If you seek"

"There is no deity, but Allah alone with no partner to him belongs sovereignty and praise and he is over all things omnipotent Ibn Abi Hatim narrated in the interpretation of the ayat al-kursi that the children of Israel asked Moses Does your Lord sleep? He said fear Allah his Lord the Almighty called to Moses O Musa they asked you if your Lord sleeps take two glass bottles in your hands and stay up the night Musa did so when a third of the night had passed he was overcome by drowsiness and fell to his knees Then he stirred and held them firmly until at the end of the night. He became drowsy and the bottles fell and broke"

"Allah said Oh Musa if I were to sleep the heavens and the earth would fall just as the bottles broke in your hands He said and Allah revealed to his messenger the verse of ayat al-kursi It is narrated that Abu Huraira heard the messenger of Allah peace be upon him Narrating from Musa peace be upon him on the pulpit. He said it occurred to Musa peace be upon him whether Allah sleeps Allah sent an angel who kept him awake for three nights Then gave him two bottles one in each hand and commanded him to keep guard over them He said he would sleep and his hands would almost come together"

"On Thursday, narrated by Ikrimah from Ibn Abbas, the Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever prays two rak'ahs on Thursday between Dhuhr and Asr, reciting Al-Fatiha and Ayat al-Kursi one hundred times in the first rak'ah, and Al-Fatiha and 'Say: He is Allah, the One' one hundred times in the second, and sends blessings upon Muhammad one hundred times, Allah will grant him the reward of fasting in Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan, and he will receive the reward like that of a pilgrim to the House, with rewards equivalent to each believer in Allah.""

""Whoever performs two rak'ahs on Thursday night between Maghrib and Isha and recites in each rak'ah the Opening of the Book, Ayat al-Kursi five times, Surah Al-Ikhlas five times, and the last two chapters of the Quran five times, and then after completing his prayer, seeks forgiveness from Allah the Exalted fifteen times and dedicates the reward to his parents, he has fulfilled his duty towards his parents, even if he was disobedient to them, and Allah the Exalted will grant him the reward given to the truthful and the martyrs.""

"gathered against you. Chapter 20 On the Remembrances that Repel Satan It has already been mentioned that whoever recites Ayatul Kursi, verse of the Throne before sleeping, no devil shall approach him. Whoever recites the last two verses of Suratul Baqarah at night, they will suffice him. Whoever says one hundred times in a day, There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner, to him belongs the dominion, and to him is all praise, and he is over all things competent, it will serve as protection from Satan for his whole day."

"and 'Say, He is Allah, the One' fifteen times, then bows and prostrates, and when he stands for the second rak'ah, recites Fatiha of the Book and Ayat al-Kursi and the two following it, 'They are companions of the Fire, they will abide therein,' and three verses from the end of Surah Al-Baqarah, from 'To Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth' to its end, and 'Say, He is Allah, the One' fifteen times, and the reward described in the hadith is beyond count.""

"His name "Al-Hamid" (The Praiseworthy), "Al-Majid" (The Glorious) prevents leaving a person neglected, uncommanded, and unprohibited, unrewarded, and unpunished. Similarly, His name "Al-Hakim" (The Wise) rejects this, as does His name "Al-Malik" (The King) and "Al-Hayy" (The Living), which prevents Him from being inactive, for the essence of life is action. Every living being is active, and His being the Creator, Sustainer is a necessity of His life and its requirements."

"This narration has a weak chain of transmission. Before sunrise and before sunset, it is recommended to recite Surah Al-Fatiha, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, and Ayat Al-Kursi seven times each. Additionally, say 'SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar' seven times, send blessings upon the Prophet, peace be upon him, seven times, and ask forgiveness for yourself, your parents, the believers, and the believing women seven times."

"On Monday, Jabir narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Whoever prays two rak’ahs on Monday when the day rises, reciting in each rak'ah Fatiha once, Ayat al-Kursi once, Surah al-Ikhlas and the last two chapters once each, when he completes the prayer..." The hadith states that when the sun rises and ascends, he performs two units, and when the sun advances and reaches a quarter way from the east, he prays four."