Aayatul Kursi: Greatest Ayah of the Qur’an

The greatest ayah of the Qur’an is undoubtedly the Ayah No. 255 of Surah al Baqarah, popularly known as the Aayatul Kursi

‘Do you know which Ayah in Allah’s Book is greatest’, asked the Prophet sal-lal-laahu-alaihi-wa-sallam, and then showed his approval when he was told that this was Aayatul-Kursi, reports Ubayy Ibn Ka’b (Muslim).

About reciting the Aayatul Kursi while going to bed, the Prophet Muhammad sal-lal-laahu-alaihi-wa-sallam, confirmed that ‘a protector from Allah will then remain over you, and Satan will not come near you, until the morning’, reports Abu Hurayrah in a long Hadeeth about his encounter with Satan (Bukhari – Refer full Text of this Hadeeth here)

Some resources are presented here for you to download and learn further, Inshaa’Allah. Even if you know many things already, it is still advisable to go through to refresh your knowledge, nay your emaan! 🙂

1. The beautiful ayah called Aayatul Kursi is this:

2. The understood meaning of this ayah is:

“Allah! Laa ilaaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber, nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.” (Surah al Baqarah 2: 255)

3. Listen to/Download this Beautiful Recitation by Shaykh Mahmood Khaleel al Husary

4. If anyone wants to memorise this ayah, he/she can do so from this link and this link is really useful for those wanting to learn afresh 🙂

5. Read from authentic sources describing the significance and virtues of Aayatul Kursi from here (pdf) or here (online).

6. Read the Tafseer of the greatest ayah of the Qur’an by Shaykh ibn Sa’adi from here

7. Listen to Tafseer by Shaykh Muhammad Syed Adly by going to this link and downloading the mp3 file.

8. An amazing explanation of this ayah is made by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Othaimeen. Please download it here This file is in .exe format. If you are unable to download and open the file on your computer, check the Anti-Virus software settings on your computer.

9. View/Listen to this Video: Explanation of Aayat Al Kursi by the renowned Shaykh Dr. Saleh As Saleh.

10. To read from Tafseer Ibn Kathir

11. Audio Explanation by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzan

12. Linguistic Miracle of Aayatul Kursi is shared by Br. Nouman Ali Khan:

13. I found this beautiful calligraphic work from somewhere and unfortunately don’t know its source to give credit. I am using this as laptop’s wallpaper. (If you know the artist/source, then let me know, Inshaa’Allah)

Jazakallahu Khayra for reading this post.

PS: An Insight into Aayatul Kursi

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