آية الكرسي

Ayatul Kursi (The Throne Verse)

Surah Al-Baqarah 2:2551 Hadiths

Ayatul Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah (the 2nd surah) and is known as “The Throne Verse.” It is the greatest verse in the Quran and is recited for protection, after every prayer, and before sleeping. On this page you can read Ayatul Kursi in Arabic with English translation, listen to the audio, and learn its benefits.

2:255

ٱللَّهُ

Allah

لَآ

(there is) no

إِلَـٰهَ

God

إِلَّا

except

هُوَ

Him

ٱلۡحَىُّ

the Ever-Living

ٱلۡقَيُّومُ‌ۚ

the Sustainer of all that exists

لَا

Not

تَأۡخُذُهُۥ

overtakes Him

سِنَةٌ

slumber

وَلَا

[and] not

نَوۡمٌ‌ۚ

sleep

لَّهُۥ

To Him (belongs)

مَا

what(ever)

فِى

(is) in

ٱلسَّمَـٰوٰتِ

the heavens

وَمَا

and what(ever)

فِى

(is) in

ٱلۡأَرۡضِ‌ۗ

the earth

مَن

Who

ذَا

(is) the one

ٱلَّذِى

who

يَشۡفَعُ

can intercede

عِندَهُۥٓ

with Him

إِلَّا

except

بِإِذۡنِهِۦ‌ۚ

by His permission

يَعۡلَمُ

He knows

مَا

what

بَيۡنَ

(is)

أَيۡدِيهِمۡ

before them

وَمَا

and what

خَلۡفَهُمۡ‌ۖ

(is) behind them

وَلَا

And not

يُحِيطُونَ

they encompass

بِشَىۡءٍ

anything

مِّنۡ

عِلۡمِهِۦٓ

His Knowledge

إِلَّا

except

بِمَا

[of] what

شَآءَ‌ۚ

He willed

وَسِعَ

Extends

كُرۡسِيُّهُ

His Seat

ٱلسَّمَـٰوٰتِ

(to) the heavens

وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ‌ۖ

and the earth

وَلَا

And not

يَــُٔودُهُۥ

tires Him

حِفۡظُهُمَا‌ۚ

(the) guarding of both of them

وَهُوَ

And He

ٱلۡعَلِىُّ

(is) the Most High

ٱلۡعَظِيمُ

the Most Great

٢٥٥

Allāh - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living,¹ the Self-Sustaining.² 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 [presently] before them and what will be after them,³ and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursī⁴ extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High,⁵ the Most Great.⁶

Virtues & Hadith

Benefits of Ayatul Kursi

Described as the greatest verse in the Quran in authentic Hadith.
Reciting it after each obligatory prayer is a means of entering Paradise, as narrated.
Reading it before sleeping brings protection through the night by Allah's permission.
A powerful daily protection (hifz) recited by Muslims worldwide.

Hadith References & Authenticity

The Greatest Verse in the Quran

The Prophet ﷺ asked Ubayy ibn Ka'b which verse of the Book of Allah is the greatest. When he answered 'Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence', the Prophet ﷺ struck his chest and said: 'May knowledge be pleasing to you, O Abu al-Mundhir.'

Ref: Sahih Muslim 810Sahih

After Every Obligatory Prayer

The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death.'

Ref: Sunan an-Nasa'i al-Kubra 9848Sahih (al-Albani)

Protection Through the Night

Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi on going to bed will have a guardian from Allah who stays with him, and no devil will come near him until morning — as the Prophet ﷺ confirmed to Abu Hurayrah.

Ref: Sahih al-Bukhari 2311Sahih

About

About Ayatul Kursi

Ayatul Kursi declares the absolute power, knowledge and sovereignty of Allah — that He is the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, whose knowledge and throne encompass everything. Its immense status is why it is recited so often for protection.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Ayatul Kursi

Where is Ayatul Kursi in the Quran?

Ayatul Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah, the 2nd surah of the Quran. It is also known as the Throne Verse.

What are the benefits of Ayatul Kursi?

Ayatul Kursi is the greatest verse in the Quran. Reciting it after every prayer and before sleeping brings great reward and protection, as narrated in authentic Hadith.