8 Benefits of Reading Surah Yasin Routinely, Good for Life - Afterlife

Kapanlagi.com - Surah Yasin is one of the surahs in the holy book Al Quran. This surah is very popular, especially in Indonesia. Just like other surahs in the Quran, the benefits of reciting Surah Yasin regularly are extraordinary. Of course, this is also included in one of the sunnah prayers that receive extraordinary rewards from Allah SWT.

Surah Yasin is the 36th surah in the Quran and consists of 83 verses. This surah was revealed in the city of Mecca and is known as a Makkiyah surah. The content of Surah Yasin is quite extensive, covering the essentials of faith, signs of Allah's power, reminders of death, the Day of Judgment, and the struggles of martyrs and preachers.

So it's no wonder that the benefits of reciting Surah Yasin regularly are very good for those who do so. Surah Yasin is also commonly recited when someone is in their deathbed, sending prayers for family, relatives, or friends who have passed away, and can also be recited as an expression of gratitude.

What are the benefits of reciting Surah Yasin regularly? Reported from various sources, here are 8 benefits of the letter Yasin that you must know. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. Forgiven of All Sins

Benefits of reading the Yasin letter when read routinely (credit: Freepik)

The first benefit of Surah Yasin is that all sins can be forgiven. All worship to Allah SWT will surely receive forgiveness if done sincerely. This also applies when we read Surah Yasin regularly.

It is explained in a hadith narrated by At Thabrani, where it is mentioned that a person who reads Surah Yasin at night will have their sins forgiven the next morning. And here is the hadith:

"Whoever reads (the Surah) Yasin at night, seeking the pleasure of Allah, will have their sins forgiven." (HR. At Thabrani and Al-Bayhaqi, from Abu Hurairah ra).

2. Considered Martyrdom

Not only are his sins forgiven, but the benefits of the Yasin letter can also make someone experience martyrdom. All Muslims want to experience the state of martyrdom, where death is very peaceful and also very good.

Many things make someone experience martyrdom, one of which is when they read the Yasin letter. In the At-Thabrani tradition, it is also explained that someone who routinely reads the Yasin letter every night will have their death made easier. And they will die in a state of martyrdom.

And here is the hadith: "Whoever is accustomed to reading Yasin every night, then unexpectedly meets their death, then they die in a state of martyrdom." (HR.At-thobroni, from the statement of Anas bin Malik).

3. Facilitate All Affairs

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Then another benefit of the Yasin letter is that it can facilitate all affairs. Allah SWT will facilitate all the affairs of His servants if they perform worship regularly, and one of those worships is by reading the Yasin letter.

Reading the Yasin letter is also believed to facilitate various life problems, such as debt, disputes, and other difficult matters. This is stated in a hadith that says:

"Whoever reads the Yasin letter in the morning, then the tasks of that day will be made easier with success, and if they read it at the end of a day, then their tasks until the next morning will also be made easier." (Sunaan daarimi juz 2 page 549).

4. Finding Peace of Mind

Reading the Quran is similar to remembering Allah. And someone who frequently remembers Allah will have a peaceful heart. That is the virtue of those who diligently read Surah Yasin or other surahs in the Quran.

Allah Almighty says: "(that is) those who believe and their hearts become tranquil by the remembrance of Allah. Remember, it is only by remembering Allah that hearts become tranquil." (Ar-Ra'd: 28).

"Those who believe, their hearts will be tranquil by remembering Allah SWT. Remember, it is only by remembering Him that hearts become tranquil." (QS. Ar-Ra'd: 28).

5. Easing the Agony of Death

Benefits of reading Surah Yasin regularly (credit: Freepik)

Not only Surah Al-Waqiah is able to ease the agony of death for its readers, but the benefits of Surah Yasin can also ease someone's agony of death for those who read it regularly. The condition of the agony of death becomes one of the most painful things for humans, where the soul will leave the body.

The harder it is for the soul to leave, the more painful and tormented it will be. Therefore, many Muslims always pray to be eased in the agony of death. And one of them is by reading Surah Yasin. As explained in the interpretation of the Quran Al-Azim:

"Reading Surah Yasin beside the deceased will bring down many blessings and ease the departure of the soul." (Tafsir Al-Quran Al-Azim 6/562 daran nassyr wat tauzi).

"It is recommended to read Surah Yasin beside someone who is facing death." (Al-Majmu'syaih Al-Muhadzdzab 5/76 Dar'alim alkitab).

6. All Desires Fulfilled

For those of you who want your good wishes to be fulfilled, you can read Surah Yasin. It is believed that your wishes will be granted by Allah. As explained in a hadith:

"Whoever recites Surah Yasin in its entirety and when reaching verse 58 of Surah Yasin, repeats it seven times, then Allah SWT will make it easy and fulfill their desires."

7. Attaining Glory

Benefits of reading Surah Yasin regularly (credit: Freepik)

Another benefit of Surah Yasin is attaining glory. For those of you who regularly recite Surah Yasin sincerely for the sake of Allah, you will attain glory from Allah SWT in this world and the Hereafter.

Basically, every surah in the Quran is good. By regularly reciting the Quran, including Surah Yasin, we will be honored by Allah. As explained in a hadith:

"Whoever recites the Quran and acts upon its teachings, both of their parents will be crowned on the Day of Judgment. The brightness of this crown is better than the brightness of the sun in the houses of this world. If the sun were in your house (filled with its light), then what do you think about those who act upon this (the Quran)." (HR. Abu Daud).

8. The Soul Will Be Cleansed

And the last benefit of Surah Yasin is that it can make a person's soul cleaner. Reading the Quran regularly can purify our souls. This can be likened to a fragrant flower. Of course, this privilege applies to all the surahs in the Quran, including Surah Yasin.

From the companion Abu Musa Al-Asy'ari may Allah be pleased with him, he said that the Messenger of Allah peace be upon him said: "The example of a believer who recites the Quran regularly is like a fruit of Al-Atrujah that has a pleasant aroma and taste. The example of a believer who does not recite the Quran is like a date fruit that has no aroma but tastes sweet.

The example of a hypocrite who recites the Quran regularly is like a fruit of Raihanah that has a pleasant aroma but tastes bitter. While the example of a hypocrite who does not recite the Quran is like a fruit of Hanzhalah that has no aroma and tastes bitter." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

Those are the 8 benefits of regularly reading Surah Yasin for its readers. It is not only beneficial in this world, but by reading Surah Yasin, we also gain benefits and rewards for the hereafter.

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