Allāhu lā ilāha illā Huwal-Ḥayyul-Qayyūm. Lā ta'khudhuhū sinatun wa lā nawm. Lahū mā fis-samāwāti wa mā fil-arḍ. Man dhal-ladhī yashfa'u 'indahū illā bi'idhnih. Ya'lamu mā bayna aydīhim wa mā khalfahum. Wa lā yuḥīṭūna bi shay'im-min 'ilmihī illā bimā shā'. Wasi'a kursiyyuhus-samāwāti wal-arḍ. Wa lā ya'ūduhū ḥifẓuhumā. Wa Huwal-'Aliyyul-'Aẓīm.
Translation: "Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi (Throne) extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great."
7 Benefits of Ayatul Kursi
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Protection Before Sleep
Whoever recites it before sleeping, a guardian angel protects them until morning and Shaytan cannot approach. (Bukhari)
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Protection for Your Home
Reciting it when entering your home repels Shaytan. (Narrated by An-Nasa'i)
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After Every Prayer
"Nothing prevents the one who recites it after every prayer from entering Paradise except death." (Nasa'i, Ibn Hibban)
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Greatest Verse in the Quran
The Prophet ﷺ asked Ubayy ibn Ka'b which verse is greatest, and he answered: Ayatul Kursi. The Prophet ﷺ confirmed it. (Muslim)
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Morning & Evening Adhkar
Part of the recommended daily adhkar for continuous protection throughout the day and night.
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Contains Allah's Greatest Name
Some scholars say Ayatul Kursi contains Ism Allah al-A'tham (the Greatest Name of Allah) — Al-Hayy Al-Qayyum.
When to Recite Ayatul Kursi
Recommended times based on authentic hadiths:
✅ After every obligatory (fard) prayer
✅ Before going to sleep at night
✅ As part of morning adhkar (after Fajr)
✅ As part of evening adhkar (after Asr/Maghrib)
✅ When entering your home
✅ When feeling afraid or seeking protection
Ayatul Kursi teaches us fundamental beliefs about Allah:
"Allāhu lā ilāha illā Huwa" — There is no god but Allah (Tawhid — the core of Islamic faith)
"Al-Ḥayy Al-Qayyūm" — The Ever-Living, Self-Sustaining (two of Allah's greatest names)
"Lā ta'khudhuhū sinatun wa lā nawm" — He is never affected by drowsiness or sleep (perfect vigilance)
"Lahū mā fis-samāwāti wa mā fil-arḍ" — Everything in the heavens and earth belongs to Him (absolute ownership)
"Man dhal-ladhī yashfa'u 'indahū illā bi'idhnih" — No one intercedes except with His permission (absolute authority)
"Wasi'a kursiyyuhus-samāwāti wal-arḍ" — His Throne extends over the heavens and earth (infinite majesty)
"Wa Huwal-'Aliyyul-'Aẓīm" — He is the Most High, the Most Great (supreme in all attributes)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayatul Kursi?
Ayatul Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2). It is called the "Verse of the Throne" and is the greatest verse in the Quran, as confirmed by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih Muslim). It describes Allah's absolute sovereignty, knowledge and power.
When should I recite Ayatul Kursi?
The Sunnah recommends reciting it: after every obligatory prayer, before going to sleep, and as part of morning and evening adhkar. The Prophet ﷺ said whoever recites it after each prayer will have nothing preventing them from Paradise except death (Nasa'i).
What are the benefits of Ayatul Kursi?
Authentic hadiths mention: protection from evil and Shaytan until morning (when recited before sleep), a path to Paradise (when recited after each prayer), protection for your home, it is the greatest verse in the Quran, and it may contain Allah's Greatest Name.
Can I recite Ayatul Kursi for protection?
Yes. In Sahih al-Bukhari, the Prophet ﷺ confirmed that reciting it before sleep brings a guardian angel and Shaytan cannot approach until morning. It is also part of the morning and evening adhkar for daily protection.