Today we will learn about surah number 55 in the holy Quran, surah Ar Rahman, and its many virtues and benefits.
What are the benefits of reading Surah?
The name of the surah comes from Allah’s name, the merciful. Surah Rahman talks about the many blessings that Allah gave to us, and it opens the eyes of the reciter to the truth that many people choose to deny. When it’s read with care and an honest heart it brings us closer to Allah and makes us thank him for everything we have in life.
Here’s a hadith that shows the significance of surah al-Rahman. It was also narrated that: “The Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) went to the companions and recited Surah Rahman but they were all quiet. He told them that he went to the Jinn and recited it to them and they were responsive. And when he would recite the verses ‘And which of the favors of the Lord will you deny’ the jinn would respond ‘There is nothing among your bounties that we can deny, all praises belong to Allah”.
Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) said: “Everything has an adornment, and the adornment of Quran is Surah Ar Rahman.”
This hadith shows the significance of surah Al-Rahman as it is considered the adornment of the holy Quran.
Tilawat surah Rahman benefits.
Reciting surah Rahman brings us closer to Allah, opens our eyes to the truth, and acknowledges the many blessings that we have in life. Therefore, reading it removes all the questions that keep going in your mind with no answer and it heals your soul. It is said that when reading surah Rahman in the morning Allah will send the angels to look after you the whole day. And when reading it at night, the angels will protect you until you wake up. Reciting it in the house stops the family from arguing all the time and keeps them safe, therefore some people choose to write it and hang it on the wall for protection.
For many reasons, you find yourself worried, with your mind filled with questions and situations that bother you and keep you awake all night, with anxiety taking over your life and depression crawling closer to you. and you start to wonder, isn’t there any solution for this? How can I get out of this state I’m in? and actually, the solution is to read Surah Al-Rahman every day, reading it will give you peace of mind and remove all your worries. It brings you closer to Allah and shows you the many wonders and blessings you have. So instead of thinking about the things that are bothering you will see how meaningless they are in front of all the other good things you have.
Benefits of surah ar Rahman and virtues.
What are the benefits of surah ar Rahman? If you’re looking for a job or aiming for a new position in your company then recite surah Rahman daily. Reciting it will help you find the job you’re looking for, or get accepted in a job or a career that you desire. Whatever you want in your life only Allah can make it happen, so always ask Allah for what you want, and know deep inside that it will come true.
Reciting surah Al-Rahman treats many diseases, it is even said that it heals the heart, and people with heart diseases should recite it daily to cure their hearts or listen to it.
Reciting Surah Rahman will acknowledge you of the many blessings you have in your life, and know how Allah is merciful.
There’s a verse that keeps repeating in the surah, and it says “So which of your Allah marvels will you deny”. When you read the verse, you will wonder about the many blessings Allah gave you and you took them for granted.
Even though it’s a small surah, it carries many meanings and virtues to us
Surah ar Rahman benefits for marriage.
It is said that reciting surah ar Rahman has many benefits among them the benefit for marriage. There is no hadith about the matter however, when reciting the Quran with strong faith and believing that Allah will answer your calls anything can come true. Therefore, when reciting surah Al-Rahman be sure that Allah will grant you what you wish for.
Surah Rahman benefits for wealth.
As humans we strive to be successful, get our dream job, and be wealthy, it’s a part of our human nature. If you strive to succeed in your life recite surah Ar Rahman with a strong belief that Allah will grant you what you wish for.
Surah Rahman benefits for health.
Surah Ar Rahman has many benefits and among them is the benefits for health. When reciting the Quran, praying, and asking Allah for help with strong faith and knowing that nothing is impossible to Allah, Allah will reward you and grant you what you wish for. So when reciting surah Rahman be sure that Allah will protect you, save you from any harm and you will be granted a healthy and happy life.
How many blessings are mentioned in Surah Rahman?
Among the many blessings Allah gave us, there are ten blessings mentioned in surah Rahman, and here they are:
- The ability to speak: Being able to speak and express ourselves in itself is a blessing that people take for granted.
- The guidance of the holy Quran: Allah revealed the holy Quran to guide us throughout our lives.
- The movement of the sun and moon: the way that the sun and moon circle around the orbit is what ensures life on Earth.
- Food: having something to eat is surely a blessing that we can’t live without.
- Sea and ocean: sea enables us to travel from one place to another, and can go fishing.
- Iman: having belief and faith in Allah is a blessing that makes us understand that life is nothing but a test. In order to pass this test, we must fear Allah and do only good deeds.
- The day of judgment: having knowledge about the day of judgment, and knowing that we will face Allah is a blessing that encourages us to fear Allah and obey him.
- Heavens: Heaven is a blessing that believers will be rewarded with.
- Hell: knowing about heavens and hell strengthens our Iman and faith in Allah, hell will be the place where disbelievers live as a punishment for them.
- Obeying Prophet Muhammad: as Muslims, we know that our beloved prophet is the last prophet and that no one will come after him. One of Allah’s blessings to us is respecting, loving, and obeying the prophet.
Why was Surah Rahman revealed?
Surah Rahman was revealed to the prophet during the early stages of revelation during his residence at Mecca. It was revealed to show us how many blessings Allah gave us that no one can deny.
Surah Ar Rahman was revealed in Makkah, it’s the surah number 97 in the order of revelation and number 55 in the holy Quran. it has only 78 verses and it falls in the Juz number 27. The meaning of Al Rahman in English is merciful.
What is the story of Surah Rahman?
Before we see the many benefits of reciting surah Rahman, we will first understand its meaning and what it talks about.
Al-Rahman is one of the 99 names of Allah, the surah starts with the word Rahman and then shows us the countless blessings that Allah gave us, and how heaven will be. Among the topics mentioned in surah Rahman are the following:
- How Allah created humans and Jinn.
- The day of judgment.
- What awaits the people in heaven.
- What awaits the people in hell?
Surah Ar-Rahman shows us how many blessings we have in our lives, it talks about the rewards of the believers, what will happen to the disbelievers, and the day of judgment. In this surah, there’s a verse that is repeated 31 times, and it says: “Then which of the bounties of your Lord do you both (man and jinn) deny”.
This verse shows us that no one on earth whether humans or Jinn can deny the many blessings that we were given.
Why is Surah Rahman called the Bride of the Quran?
Surah Al-Rahman is called the Bride of the Quran because it talks about and discusses what believers will be rewarded with when they go to heaven.
Benefits of Surah Ar Rahman hadith.
What are listening to Surah Rahman benefits? The benefits of surah Ar Rahman are countless, whether listening to its verses or reading them. To learn about its virtues here are the Benefits of surah Rahman hadith:
Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) said: “Everything has an adornment, and the adornment of Quran is Surah Ar Rahman.”
It was also narrated that:
“The Prophet (PBUH) went to the companions and recited Surah Rahman but they were all quiet. He told them that he went to the Jinn and recited it to them and they were responsive. And when he would recite the verses
‘And which of the favors of the Lord will you deny’ the jinn would respond
‘There is nothing among your bounties that we can deny, all praises belong to Allah”.
Surah Rahman tafsir.
Now that we have learned the benefits and virtues of surah Ar Rahman, let’s understand the meaning of the verses. Here is tafsir Ibn Kathir of the first 13 verses:
(1. Ar-Rahman!) (2. He has taught the Qur’an.) (3. He created man.) (4. He taught him Al-Bayan.) (5. The sun and the moon (run) on fixed courses.) (6. And the Najm and the trees prostrating.) (7. And the heaven He has raised high, and He has set up the balance.) (8. In order that you may not transgress the balance.) (9. And observe the weight with equity and do not make the balance deficient.) (10. And the earth He has put down (laid) for Al-An’am.) (11. Therein are fruits, date palms producing Akmam.) (12. And also corn, with (its) ‘Asf, and Rayhan.) (13. Then which of the blessings of your Lord will you both deny?)
Allah informs of His favors and His mercy for His creatures, for He revealed the Qur’an to His servants, He made memorizing and understanding of it easy for those on whom He has bestowed His mercy,
الرَّحْمَٰنُ – عَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ – خَلَقَ الْإِنْسَانَ – عَلَّمَهُ الْبَيَانَ
(Ar-Rahman! He has taught the Qur’an. He created man. He taught him Al-Bayan.) Al-Hasan said: “Eloquent speech.” This refers to Allah teaching the Qur’an, that is, teaching the servants how to recite it by making it easy for them to speak and pronounce letters with the various parts of the mouth, such as the alveolar bridge, the tongue, and the lips.
Among Allah’s Signs: the Sun, the Moon, the Sky, and the Earth
Allah said,
الشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ بِحُسْبَانٍ
(The sun and the moon (run) on fixed courses.) They move in their orbit in perfect succession, according to precise calculation that is never delayed nor disturbed,
لَا الشَّمْسُ يَنْبَغِي لَهَا أَنْ تُدْرِكَ الْقَمَرَ وَلَا اللَّيْلُ سَابِقُ النَّهَارِ ۚ وَكُلٌّ فِي فَلَكٍ يَسْبَحُونَ
(It is not for the sun to overtake the moon, nor does the night outstrip the day. They all float, each in an orbit.) (36:40),
فَالِقُ الْإِصْبَاحِ وَجَعَلَ اللَّيْلَ سَكَنًا وَالشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ حُسْبَانًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ تَقْدِيرُ الْعَزِيزِ الْعَلِيمِ
((He is the) Cleaver of the daybreak. He has appointed the night for resting, and the sun and the moon for calculating. Such is the measuring of the Almighty, the All-Knowing.) (6:96), Allah said,
وَالنَّجْمُ وَالشَّجَرُ يَسْجُدَانِ
(And the Najm and the trees prostrating.) Ibn Jarir commented, “Scholars of Tafsir disagreed over the meaning of Allah’s statement, ‘And the Najm.’ They agreed, however, that the trees mentioned here are those that stand on trunks.”
Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn ‘Abbas said, “An-Najm refers to the plants that lay on the ground.”
Similar was said by Sa’id bin Jubayr, As-Suddi and Sufyan Ath-Thawri. This is what Ibn Jarir preferred, may Allah have mercy upon him. Mujahid said, “An-Najm (the star); the one that is in the sky.” Al-Hasan and Qatadah said similarly. This is the saying that is the most obvious, and Allah knows best, for Allah the Exalted said,
أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّ اللَّهَ يَسْجُدُ لَهُ مَنْ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَنْ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَالشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ وَالنُّجُومُ وَالْجِبَالُ وَالشَّجَرُ وَالدَّوَابُّ وَكَثِيرٌ مِنَ النَّاسِ ۖ
(See you not that whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, and the mountains, and the trees, and the moving creatures, and many of mankind prostrate themselves to Allah.) (22:18) Allah’s statement,
وَالسَّمَاءَ رَفَعَهَا وَوَضَعَ الْمِيزَانَ
(And the heaven He has raised high, and He has set up the balance.) meaning the justice, as He said in another Ayah,
لَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا رُسُلَنَا بِالْبَيِّنَاتِ وَأَنْزَلْنَا مَعَهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْمِيزَانَ لِيَقُومَ النَّاسُ بِالْقِسْطِ ۖ
(Indeed, We have sent Our Messengers with clear proofs, and sent down with them the Book and the balance that mankind may keep up equity.) (57:25) Allah said here,
أَلَّا تَطْغَوْا فِي الْمِيزَانِ
(In order that you may not transgress the balance.) meaning, He created the heavens and earth in justice and truth so that everything is founded on, and observing, justice and truth. Allah’s statement,
وَأَقِيمُوا الْوَزْنَ بِالْقِسْطِ وَلَا تُخْسِرُوا الْمِيزَانَ
(And observe the weight with equity and do not make the balance deficient.) means, do not cheat in the weights and measures, but rather observe justice and fairness,
وَزِنُوا بِالْقِسْطَاسِ الْمُسْتَقِيمِ
(And weigh with the true and straight balance.) (26:182) Allah said,
وَالْأَرْضَ وَضَعَهَا لِلْأَنَامِ
(And the earth He has put down (laid) for Al-Ana’m.) Allah raised the heavens and put down, or laid, the earth and balanced it with firm mountains, so that it would be stable for its residents that live on it, i.e. the various types and kinds of creatures, different in species, shape, color, and language. Ibn ‘Abbas, Mujahid, Qatadah and Ibn Zayd said that Al-An’am means the creatures.
فِيهَا فَاكِهَةٌ
(Therein are fruits,) of various colors, taste and scent,
وَالنَّخْلُ ذَاتُ الْأَكْمَامِ
(and date palms producing Akmam.) Allah mentioned the date tree here specifically because of its benefits, both fresh and dry. Ibn Jurayj reported that Ibn ‘Abbas said Al-Akmam, means sheathed fruit stalks. Similar was said by more than one of the scholars of Tafsir, it refers to the stalks that the seeds grow in to become a cluster of dates, unripe green dates then they ripen and ripen more. Allah said,
وَالْحَبُّ ذُو الْعَصْفِ وَالرَّيْحَانُ
(And also corn, with (its) ‘Asf, and Rayhan.) ‘Ali bin Abi Talhah said that Ibn ‘Abbas said that in,
وَالْحَبُّ ذُو الْعَصْفِ
(And also corn, with (its) ‘Asf),
Asf means straw.” Al-‘Awfi reported from Ibn ‘Abbas, “‘Asf is green leaves cut from the stem, so it is called ‘Asf when it dries out.” Similarly, Qatadah, Ad-Dahhak, and Abu Malik said that ‘Asf means straw.
Ibn ‘Abbas, Mujahid, and others said that Rayhan means leaves, while Al-Hasan said that it means sweet-scented plants. ‘Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn ‘Abbas said that Rayhan means green leaves.
The meanings here, and Allah knows best, are the various crops that produce straw, such as wheat and barley, and Rayhan are the leaves that grow on the stems.
Mankind is surrounded by Allah’s favors
Allah said,
فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ
(Then which of the blessings of your Lord will you both deny?) meaning, “O mankind and Jinn, which of the favors that Allah has given to you do you deny?” Mujahid and others said this, and it is apparent when one reads what comes after it. Meaning the favors that are obvious to you while you are surrounded by them, you cannot deny or reject them.
So we say, just as the believers among the Jinns said, “O Allah! None of Your favors do we deny. All praise is due to You.” Ibn ‘Abbas used to say, “Nay, our Lord!” meaning, “None of Your favors do we deny.”
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