Virtues of Surat Al Waqiah According to Authentic Hadith
Surat Al Waqiah holds a special place in Islam. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights its unique benefits. The Prophet (ﷺ) recommends this Surah for spiritual awareness.
Its brilliant descriptions of Judgment Day keep believers mindful. It also reminds us that true provision comes from Allah and helps detach us from worldly fascination. Let’s explore what authentic hadiths say about this powerful chapter.
Authentic Narrations
1. One of the most well-known authentic narrations states:
“Whoever recites it every night will never suffer from poverty.” (Sunan Ibn Majah 3786- Hasan)
· This hadith is graded as “Hasan” (good) by scholars.
· Many pious predecessors like Ibn Mas’ud (RA) recommended its regular recitation.
· The protection refers to both material and spiritual poverty.
2. Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (RA) said:
“I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) say, ‘Whoever recites Surah Waqiah every night will never face poverty.’ Ibn Mas’ud used to order his daughters to recite it every night.” (Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat 620 – Sahih chain)
Weak Narrations to Be Cautious About
Some common but unverified claims about this Surah include:
1. “Reciting it 40 times guarantees wealth” (no authentic source)
2. “Specific Ayats alone bring instant results” (not supported)
