Did you know Surah Yaseen is often called the ‘Heart of the Quran’? It is the 36th surah in our holy book and is important daily. It is believed that reciting Surah Yaseen regularly, especially on Fridays helps to gain numerous rewards and blessings. Let us explore how this simple practice can bless you with the goodness of life.
What Is the Best Time to Recite Surah Yaseen?
There is a popular belief that Muslims should recite Surah Yaseen after the Friday prayers but that is not true. According to Islamic scholars and references, there is no particular time to recite Surah Yaseen. Its beauty lies in reciting it at any part of the day will give you numerous blessings and forgiveness.
You can recite it on a daily basis or based on your condition as well. Some Muslims recite it for ease in pregnancy and labor, while some recite it for marriage. You may even find Muslims reciting this important Surah every time they come across a difficult phase in their life. If you wish to learn about these specific times and their particular benefits, then visit here.
⦁ Surah Yaseen Helps in Forgiveness and Mercy
Surah Yaseen is the heart of the Quran, so its recitation is equivalent to reciting the Quran 10 times.
Narrated Anas:
that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Indeed for everything there is a heart, and the Qur’an’s heart is Ya Sin. Whoever recites Ya Sin, then for its recitation, Allah writes for him that he recited the Qur’an ten times.”
[Jami-at-tirmidhi, 2887]
Now imagine the forgiveness and mercy one can accomplish even if one completes Surah Yaseen once in the entire day. It highlights Allah’s merciful nature and how its recitation helps to spiritually cleanse us.
⦁ Providing Ease During Difficult Situations
Surah Yaseen helps ease any difficult situation that may come up in your life. Muslims are often taught to recite it whenever they face any hardship. This daily recitation helps to bring peace to the heart. You can even recite it during any personal crisis and have complete faith and trust in Allah that it will bring comfort to your life.
⦁ Protect from Harm
Many times of the day we are unaware of what harm comes our way. All of these can be easily avoided all thanks to the blessings of Allah. Making a habit of reciting surah yaseen daily helps to protect oneself from harm. There are several hadiths that support this statement. Surah Yaseen not only helps to provide physical protection, but it also works to provide spiritual protection as well.
⦁ Savior on the Day of Judgement
When the day of judgment is upon us, and we will be called in front of Allah to give accountability for our sins and good deeds, surah Yaseen will save us. According to a Hadith, those who have memorized the Quran, specifically Surah Yaseen, will be protected against the wrath of Allah on the day of judgment. This important surah will advocate for those who have memorized it, which is one of the greatest spiritual benefits of this Surah.
⦁ Strengthening of Spiritual Connection
The blessings of reciting Surah Yaseen are not limited to worldly gains and pleasures. It also helps strengthen relationships and spiritual connection with Allah and the reciter. Surah Yaseen is an important chapter in the Quran that talks about life, death, and resurrection on the day of judgment. It also helps us to reflect on the universe that Allah has created for us and helps Muslims to grow spiritually. This strong chapter reminds us that Allah is the only creator, and we are at His mercy.
⦁ Healing and Comfort
According to hadith, whenever someone is ill or facing discomfort, the people around that sick person must recite Surah Yaseen. This helps to provide ailment and comfort to the person going through this tough phase of life. There are also mentions wherein Muslims are instructed to recite Surah Yaseen during funerals for the very same purpose.
Ma’qil bin Yasar (RAA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Recite Yasin (Surah no. 36), over those who are dying.”
[Bulugh al-Maram, 537]
⦁ Sadqah Jariyah
Islam has a concept of sadaqah jariyah, or constant reward. Teaching other Muslims how to recite or even memorize Surah Yaseen is a great act in the eyes of Allah and is Sadaqah Jariyah. This means that the reward of teaching Surah Yaseen to someone continues even after one’s death.
⦁ For Pregnancy and Marriage
For Muslims who are finding it hard to find a compatible match, it is recommended that they recite Surah Yaseen on a daily basis. This helps ensure that whatever decision the reciter makes for their marriage will be blessed by Allah and will have no complications.
Pregnancy is a tough time for most mothers. They may even suffer from depression due to the major changes in life that they will be going through. Since Surah Yaseen provides ailment, it is also recommended to recite it during pregnancy. It helps to ensure that the support of Allah is always with us no matter what.
Conclusion
Surah Yaseen has the highest status among the other Surahs of the Quran. Moreover, it also has a special place in the history of Islam. It not only provides us with forgiveness rather clears us from our sins too. What could be better than the Surah itself testifying for us on the day of judgment?
In order to gain maximum benefits from this Surah it is important that every Muslim man or woman develop a habit of reciting it daily. They must also develop this habit in their children right from the start. It will help ensure that your entire family is on the right path and is blessed with Allah’s mercy and guidance at every step.