Ayatul Kursi: The Verse of Protection and Power

Ayatul Kursi, also known as “Ayat Al-Kursi” is a special verse from the Quran, found in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255. This verse, often called the “Verse of the Throne” is known for its deep spiritual meanings and benefits. It speaks about the greatness of Allah, His eternal existence, and His supreme authority over everything in the heavens and the earth.

Ayatul Kursi in Arabic

اللَّهُ لَا إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ

Ayatul Kursi English Transliteration

Allahu la ilaha illa huwa, Al-Hayyul Qayyum. La ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fissamawati wa ma fil-ardh. Man dhal-ladhi yashfa’u indahu illa bi-idhnihi. Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum, wa la yuhituna bishay’im min ilmihi illa bima sha’a. Wasi’a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-ardh, wa la ya’uduhu hifdhuhuma, wa huwal-Aliyyul Azeem.

Ayatul Kursi English Translation

“Allah! No deity exists except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. 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 nothing of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation does not tire Him. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.”

Tafsir of Ayat al-Kursi

To understand the verse deeply, we need to read the Ayatul Kursi Tafsir:

  1. “Allah la ilaha illa huwa al-Hayyul-Qayyum”: Allah proclaims that He is the only deity, emphasizing that He alone is capable of sustaining and nourishing all forms of life.
  2. “La ta-khudhu sinatuwwa la nawm”: Allah does not tire or become drowsy. There is no gap in His eternal vigilance over creation.
  3. “Lahu ma fissamawati wa ma fil ard”: Whatever exists in the heavens and the earth belongs to Him.
  4. “Man thal lathi yashfa’u indahu illa bi idhnih”: No one can intercede in His presence, except by His permission.
  5. “Ya’lamu ma baina aydeehim wama khalfahum”: Allah knows everything about His creatures, what they did in the past and what they will do in the future.
  6. “Wala yuhituna bishai imm min ilmihi illa bima shaa'”: No one can grasp any part of His knowledge unless He permits it.
  7. “Wasi’a kursiyyuhus samawati wal-ard”: His “Throne” extends over the entire heavens and earth.
  8. “Wa la ya’uduhu hifdhuhuma”: Guarding and preserving both the heavens and earth does not burden Him as He is all-powerful.
  9. “Wa huwal aliyyul-Azim”: He is the Highest and the Greatest.

Benefits of Reciting Ayatul Kursi

  • Protection from Harm: Ayatul Kursi will protect you from jinn, harm, and unexpected events. It’s a shield against harm and negativity.
  • Inner Peace and Strength: It will calm your heart and remind you of Allah’s power and mercy.
  • Entering Paradise: According to a Hadith whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after each of the five daily prayers, nothing will prevent them from entering Jannah except death.
  • Removing Worries and Anxiety: Reciting Ayatul Kursi will remove fear, anxiety, and stress as it will remind you of Allah’s presence and protection.

Video of Ayatul Kursi

Hadith about Ayatul Kursi

Many Hadiths talk about the importance of Ayatul Kursi. One famous Hadith mentions:

Ubayy b. Ka’b said:

Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: O Abu’ al-Mundhir, do you know the verse from the Book of Allah which, according to you, is the greatest? I said: Allah and His Apostle (ﷺ) know best. He again said: Abu’l-Mundhir, do you know the verse from the Book of Allah which, according to you, is the greatest? I said: Allah, there is no god but He, the Living, the Eternal. Thereupon he struck me on my breast and said: May knowledge be pleasant for you, O Abu’l-Mundhir! (Sahih Muslim 810)