The Extraordinary Benefits of Reading Surah Al Waqiah Routinely

Kapanlagi.com - Al Waqiah letter is one of the letters in the holy book Al Quran. Just like Al Kahfi letter, it turns out that the benefits of Al Waqiah letter are also extraordinary if read every day. Of course, this is also included in one of the sunnah worship that receives extraordinary rewards from Allah SWT.

Al Waqiah letter is the 56th letter in the 27th juz and belongs to the Makkiyah letter group. This letter consists of 96 verses and has the meaning of the Day of Judgment according to its first verse. The content of Al Waqiah letter tells about how the Day of Judgment will happen, and also the retribution for the believers and the disbelievers.

In addition to telling about the Day of Judgment, Al Waqiah letter also explains about the creation of human beings, fire, and all kinds of plants. Not only that, Al Waqiah letter also explains about the power of Allah and the existence of the true resurrection day.

By reading and studying this letter, you will be reminded of how life in this world is not eternal. And there is Allah SWT who created the entire universe, which makes us more grateful and admire the power of Allah SWT.

So it's no wonder that the benefits of Al Waqiah letter are extraordinary for those who read it. And for that it is quoted from various sources, here are the extraordinary benefits of reading Al Waqiah letter every day. Let's check it out KLovers.

1. Obtaining Abundant Sustenance

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The first benefit of Surah Al Waqiah is obtaining abundant sustenance. Yes, if you recite Surah Al Waqiah 14 times after Asr prayer, you will receive abundant wealth that will never run out.

This is as explained in a hadith that states, "Teach Surah Al Waqiah to your wives. Indeed, it is a Surah of Wealth." (Hadith narrated by Ibn Ady)

Not only that, you can also recite Surah Al Waqiah after every obligatory prayer. Recite Surah Al Waqiah 25 times until the following Friday night. On that Friday night, after Maghrib prayer, recite Surah Al Waqiah 25 times, after Isha prayer recite it again 125 times followed by reciting 1,000 times the Salawat upon the Prophet.

After finishing, increase your charity and practice reciting this surah once in the morning and evening. Insha Allah, those who recite it will obtain abundant wealth and sustenance from Allah SWT, if done sincerely and seeking Allah SWT's blessings.

2. Fulfilling Wishes Related to Sustenance

The benefit of reading Surah Al Waqiah is that it fulfills wishes related to sustenance. If a person reads Surah Al Waqiah 41 times in one gathering or in other words, in one sitting, then God willing, all the wishes requested, especially those related to sustenance, will be fulfilled.

3. Easing the Pangs of Death

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Not only does regularly reciting Surah Al Waqiah ease matters related to sustenance, but it also eases the person's experience of facing the pangs of death.

The state of facing the pangs of death is one of the most painful experiences for humans, where the soul will leave the body. The more difficult it is for the soul to leave, the more pain and torment it will experience. Therefore, many Muslims always pray to be eased during the pangs of death.

And one way to ease this is by reciting Surah Al Waqiah. If a person who is experiencing the pangs of death is recited Surah Al Waqiah, then their soul will be eased in leaving their body, so they will not experience the pangs of death for too long.

4. Will Not Be Afflicted by Poverty

Furthermore, the benefits of Surah Al Waqiah will also keep a person away from poverty. Abdullah bin Mas'ud once said that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:

"Whoever recites Surah Al Waqiah, they will never be afflicted by poverty." (Tafsir Nur Ats-Tsaqalayn 5/203).

From this hadith, it is explained that whoever recites Surah Al Waqiah every day will not be inflicted with poverty. Poverty is one of the things that Allah SWT despises.

5. Given Intercession on the Day of Judgment

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Reading the Quran indeed has the benefit of being given intercession on the Day of Judgment, and the same goes for reciting Surah Al Waqiah. Yes, the benefit of reciting Surah Al Waqiah regularly will provide intercession on the Day of Judgment. This is also narrated by Imam Muslim, where the Prophet Muhammad said:

Imam Ja'far Ash-Shadiq (sa) said: "Whoever desires paradise and its characteristics, then recite Surah Al Waqiah; and whoever wants to see the characteristics of hell, then recite Surah As-Sajadah." (Tsawabul A'mal, p. 117).

6. Given Peace of Mind and Body

All acts of worship to Allah SWT that are done sincerely will bring peace to the soul and body of the person performing them. This also applies to those who regularly recite Surah Al-Waqiah. And it is one of the extraordinary benefits of Surah Al-Waqiah.

Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (sa) said: "Whoever recites Surah Al-Waqiah before sleeping, he will meet Allah with a face like a full moon." (Tsawabul A'mal, page 117).

7. A Surah of Wealth

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In essence, Surah Al-Waqiah is a surah of wealth. Reciting Surah Al-Waqiah every day, God willing, will make it easier for us to obtain halal sustenance and the continuous blessings of Allah SWT.

Imam Ja'far Ash-Shadiq (sa) said: "Whoever recites Surah Al-Waqiah on Friday night, he will be loved by Allah SWT, loved by people, and will not experience misery, poverty, needs, and worldly diseases; this surah is part of the companions of Amirul Mukminin (sa) and has a uniqueness that cannot be matched by others." (Tafsir Nur Ats-Tsaqalayn 5/203).

There is also a narration from Ibn Mardawaih from Anas: Kasyf al-Khafa, that the Prophet Muhammad (saw) said, "Surah Al-Waqiah is a surah of wealth. You should recite it and teach it to your children."

8. Teaching Tauhid

And the last benefit of Al Waqiah letter is, it can teach tauhid to all Muslims. In Al Waqiah letter, it teaches about tauhid that makes Muslims believe in Allah and increasingly makes someone believe that everything is well arranged by Allah SWT including in matters of sustenance.

Those are some benefits of Al Waqiah letter when read regularly. However, it should be remembered that, all worship to Allah SWT will always receive goodness in the world and in the hereafter if done sincerely only to seek His blessings.

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