Ayatal Al Kursi is one of the most revered and popularly recited verses in the Quran. Ayatal Al Kursi is located in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 255. This miraculous ayah has immeasurable spiritual merit and reflects the comprehensive importance and stature regarded by all Muslims. If you are asking to understand: Why is Ayatal Al Kursi so special, let’s take a closer look.
Ayatul Kursi in English
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
BISM IL-LAAHIR-RAH’MAN IR-RAH’EEM
In the Name of God, the All-Merciful, the Most Compassionate.
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ
ALLAAHO LAA ELAAHA ILLAA HOWA, AL-HAYYUL QAYYOOMO,
Allah—there is no god except Him—is the Living One,the All-sustainer.
لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ
LAA TAAKHOZOHU SENATUWN WALAA NAWMUN,
Neither drowsiness befalls Him nor sleep.
لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ
LAHU MAA FIS SAMAAWAATE WA MAA FIL ARZE,
To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth.
مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ
MAN ZAL LAZE YASH-FA-O’ I’NDAHU ILLAA BE-IZNEHI,
Who is it that may intercede with Him except with His permission?
يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ
YA’LAMO MAA BAYNA AYDEEHIM WA MAA KHALFAHUM,
He knows what is before them and what is behind them,
وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ
WA LAA YOHEETOONA BE SHAYIM MIN I’LMEHI ILLAA BEMAA SHAAA-A,
and they do not comprehend anything of His knowledge except what He wishes.
وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ
WASE-A’ KURSIYYOHUS SAMAAWAATE WAL ARZA,
His seat embraces the heavens and the earth and He is not wearied by their preservation,
وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا
WA LAA YA-OODOHU HIFZOHOMAA,
and He is the All-exalted,
وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
WA HOWAL A’LIYYUL A’ZEEMO.
the All-supreme.
What is Ayatal Al Kursi?
Ayatal Al Kursi (Quran 2:255) is found in Surah Al-Baqarah, (The Cow), which is the longest surah in the Quran. Ayatal Al-Kursi comes immediately after the verses about belief, worship, and guidance, and it’s regarded by scholars to be the strongest ayah because of its thorough description of Allah’s grandeur and might.
Key themes in Ayatal Al Kursi:
Divine Attributes of Allah: Allah is self-sufficient and has no need for rest or sleep, and he has knowledge of all things.
Sovereignty: Everything in the heavens and on earth is Allah’s.
Intercession: No one can intercede with Allah without his permission.
Limitless Knowledge: Allah’s knowledge extends to more things than we even know.
Power Over All: It finishes by asserting Allah’s dominion over the heavens and the earth through his Kursi (Throne).
Understanding the Meaning of Ayatal Al Kursi
Before we appreciate the meaning of Ayatal Al Kursi, we must say that to benefit from Ayatal Al-Kursi you not only have to memorize Ayatal ul Kursi; you have to understand what it means.
Ayatal Al Kursi is a strong proclamation and description of Allah’s greatness, authority, and knowledge. Below, we breakdown the Ayah further so that you might think deeply about the meaning.
“Allahu la ilaha illa Huwa Al-Hayyul-Qayyum”
Translation: Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all that exists.
This part affirms Tawheed (the Oneness of Allah).
Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living): Allah is alive in a way that no other being is—without beginning or end.
Al-Qayyum (The Sustainer): He maintains and manages the universe without need for rest.
“La ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm”
Translation: Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep.
Allah never tires, and He is never unaware—even for a split second.
Unlike humans, He is in control at all times.
“Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard”
Translation: To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth.
Everything you see—and everything you don’t—belongs to Allah.
This reinforces that Ayatal Al Kursi is a declaration of total divine ownership.
“Man dhal-ladhi yashfa’u ‘indahu illa bi-idhnihi”
Translation: Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission?
No one—not prophets, angels, or saints—can intercede for someone unless Allah permits it.
This part highlights Allah’s ultimate authority and justice.
“Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum”
Translation: He knows what is before them and what will be after them.
Allah’s knowledge is complete—He knows the past, present, and future.
This emphasizes that nothing escapes His knowledge.
“Wa la yuhituna bi shay’in min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’a”
Translation: And they encompass nothing of His knowledge except for what He wills.
Human knowledge is limited.
We only know what Allah allows us to know, no matter how advanced science becomes.
“Wasi’a kursiyyuhu as-samawati wal-ard”
Translation: His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth.
The Kursi (often translated as “Throne” or “Footstool”) symbolizes Allah’s vast power and rule.
Scholars explain that it’s far greater than anything we can imagine.
“Wa la ya’uduhu hifzuhuma wa Huwal-‘Aliyyul-‘Azim”
Translation: And their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Allah protects the heavens and the earth effortlessly.
Al-‘Aliyy (The Most High) and Al-‘Azim (The Most Great) are two of His majestic names, showing His absolute greatness.
Ayatal Al Kursi is a succinct yet all-encompassing summary of the power, knowledge, and uniqueness of Allah. By knowing its meaning, your recitation can become more sincere—and much more powerful.
The Importance of Ayatal Al Kursi in Daily Life
The beauty of Ayatal Al Kursi go beyond its great words; the mere recitation of Ayatal ul Kursi on a daily basis provides us with a vast array of rewards and protections. Hadith literature provides several authentic instances highlighting these benefits, allowing Muslims a chance to truly firm their faith and gain as a result, a sense of peace, protection, safety, and spirituality.
A Barrier Protection
Ayatal Al Kursi is considered an absolute barrier of protection against harm and the most powerful Ayat of the Qur’an for daruri (emergency) use and situations.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“Whoever recites Ayatal Al Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death.” — [Sunan an-Nasa’i, 992 | Sahih]
He ﷺ also said:“When you go to bed, recite Ayatal Al Kursi, for there will be a guardian appointed over you from Allah, who will protect you during the night, and no devil will come near you until morning.” — [Sahih al-Bukhari, 2311]
A Daily Reminder of His Greatness
Ayatal Al Kursi is one of the most comprehensive Ayats of Qur’an in terms of describing the attributes of Allah.
It is a constant reminder to ask ourselves that He (swt) is the Ever-Living (Al-Hayy), Self-Sustaining (Al-Qayyum), and that his knowledge and authority is infinite throughout all of creation.
Contemplating this Ayat as part of our daily lives helps Muslims to develop a greater level of trust and assurance of Allah’s ultimate wisdom, authority, and control over all of creation.
A Source of Inner Peace and Assurance
Life throws many trials and tribulations our way, but reciting Ayatal Al Kursi can bring peace to the heart.
It is a reminder that Allah is always watching, protecting, and guiding anyone who comes back to Him.
Consistent recitation of Ayatal Al Kursi is a spiritual reset, especially when you are feeling frightened, sad, or uncertain.
Very Easy to Fit into Your Daily Routine
The best thing about it is that reciting Ayatal Al Kursi will only take a matter of seconds, and the blessings are vast.
Try to build the habit to recite it in the following situations:
After each of the five daily prayers
Before you sleep
When you are leaving your house or travelling
In times of distress or hardship
Step-By-Step Instructions to Memorizing Ayatal Al Kursi
Memorizing Ayatal Al Kursi can sound intimidating initially, but with the right approach, it will be a spiritually enriching process, and it is a goal you will be able to attain.
Whether you are someone who is new to the recitation of Ayatal Al Kursi or are someone looking to improve their recitation, the following guide will help you develop a method of memorizing Ayatal Al-Kursi in an efficient manner while making it a meaningful process.
1. Understand Why It’s Important
Before you memorize, think about why Ayatal Al Kursi is so powerful.
Knowing this verse provides protection, peace, and reward will help keep you driven.
Read it translation, read its tafsir and connect with it emotionally and spiritually.
2. Divide Up What You’re Memorizing
Ayatal Al Kursi is one long verse, divide it into smaller, digestible phrases.
Sometimes you may only remember 2-3 words, that’s ok, move onto the next segment and join them all up later.
An example could be:
1: Allaha la ilaha illa huwa Al-Hayyul-Qayyum
2: la ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm
3. Repeat and Recite Often
You’re memorizing, and sometimes it is not about memorizing specifically, but just repeating sounds!
Recite each segment out loud 10-15 times or more, if you can, as you know, repetition is everything.
Take all your breaks at work or school and recite portions of Ayatal Al Kursi and bring it all together at the end of the day.
If you repeat the whole verse every day on waking and for sleep, these strings of sounds would be honestly hard to forget.
4. Listen to Professional Recitations
If you want to be proficient with your tajweed (pronunciation), then listening to audio is especially useful.
Listen to reputable Qur’an reciters like Mishary Alafasy or Abdul Basit, and repeat after them. Listen to Quran recitation with Tareequl Jannah.
5. Write It Out by Hand
For visual learners, repeatedly writing out Ayatal Al Kursi meets the need for visual processing, and offers mental rehearsal following the deep desire for retention.
Combine this with rehearsing this verse out loud, and you have a more enriching learning experience, combining visual and audio faculties.
6. Test and Correct Yourself Often
After every practice, cover the text and attempt reciting from memory. Do this now so you can re-check your recitation by reviewing the text.
Take care to correct your shortcomings immediately so you will not have a chance to memorize it incorrectly.
Once you feel confident, recite Ayatal Al Kursi to a family member, friend, or teacher to gain their own feedback and encouragement.
7. Make Dua, Entrust Your Efforts and Sustain Retention
Ask Allah sincerely to make Ayatal Al Kursi easy for you to memorize and apply.
As the Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever seeks knowledge, Allah makes the path to Paradise easy for him.” — [Sahih Muslim, 2699]
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