Ayat Ul Kursi (آيَة ٱلْكُرْسِيّ), also referred to as “The Throne Verse” is the 255^th verse of Surah Al-Baqarah and falls in Juzz 3 of the Quran. It is considered to be the best verse of the Quran, as is evident from various Hadiths as well. Reciting Ayat ul Kursi carries huge benefits.

The basic concept revealed in Ayat ul Kursi is the Greatness of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. It narrates that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى is the One and the Only, and nothing and none in this entire Universe is comparable to Him. It elaborates that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى is everlasting, ever existing, and ever sustaining. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى has introduced Himself to mankind through this grand verse.

Ayat ul Kursi is one of the longest verses of the Quran. It is also the most recited and memorized verse throughout the Islamic world.

Arabic Text, Transliteration and Translation of Ayat Ul Kursi

Here is how you can recite Ayat ul Kursi in Arabic and its translation in Urdu & English:

• Arabic Text

اَللہُ لَاۗ اِلٰہَ اِلَّا ھُوَ۝۰ۚ اَلْـحَيُّ الْقَيُّوْمُ۝۰ۥۚ لَا تَاْخُذُہٗ سِـنَۃٌ وَّلَا نَوْمٌ۝۰ۭ لَہٗ مَا فِي السَّمٰوٰتِ وَمَا فِي الْاَرْضِ۝۰ۭ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِيْ يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَہٗۗ اِلَّا بِـاِذْنِہٖ۝۰ۭ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ اَيْدِيْہِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَھُمْ۝۰ۚ وَلَا يُحِيْطُوْنَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِہٖۗ اِلَّا بِمَا شَاۗءَ۝۰ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِـيُّہُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالْاَرْضَ۝۰ۚ وَلَا يَـــــُٔـــوْدُہٗ حِفْظُہُمَا۝۰ۚ وَ ھُوَالْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيْمُ

• Transliteration

Allahu la ilaha illa huwa alhayyu alqayyoomu la takhuthuhu sinatun wala nawmun lahu ma fee alssamawati wama fee alardi man tha allathee yashfaAAu AAindahu illa biithnihi yaAAlamu ma bayna aydeehim wama khalfahum wala yuheetoona bishayin min AAilmihi illa bima shaa wasiAAa kursiyyuhu alssamawati waalarda wala yaooduhu hifthuhuma wahuwa alAAaliyyu alAAatheemu

• English Translation

Allah: the Everlasting, the Sustainer of the whole Universe; there is no god but He. He does neither slumber nor sleep. Whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth is His. Who is there that can intercede with Him except by His own permission.? He knows what is before the people and also what is hidden from them. And they cannot comprehend anything of His knowledge save whatever He pleases to reveal. His Kingdom spreads over the heavens and the earth and the guarding of these does not weary Him. He alone is the Supreme and the Exalted.

• Urdu Translation

للہ، وہ زندہ جاوید ہستی، جو تمام کائنات کو سنبھالے ہوئے ہے، اُس کے سوا کوئی خدا نہیں ہے وہ نہ سوتا ہے اور نہ اُسے اونگھ لگتی ہے زمین اور آسمانوں میں جو کچھ ہے، اُسی کا ہے کون ہے جو اُس کی جناب میں اُس کی اجازت کے بغیر سفارش کر سکے؟ جو کچھ بندوں کے سامنے ہے اسے بھی وہ جانتا ہے اور جو کچھ اُن سے اوجھل ہے، اس سے بھی وہ واقف ہے اور اُس کی معلومات میں سے کوئی چیز اُن کی گرفت ادراک میں نہیں آسکتی الّا یہ کہ کسی چیز کا علم وہ خود ہی اُن کو دینا چاہے اُس کی حکومت آسمانوں اور زمین پر چھائی ہوئی ہے اور اُن کی نگہبانی اس کے لیے کوئی تھکا دینے والا کام نہیں ہے بس وہی ایک بزرگ و برتر ذات ہے

Benefits of Reciting Ayat ul Kursi

Ayat ul Kursi is graded as the best verse of the Quran by all Islamic Scholars in light of various Hadiths. Hence, reciting it carries many virtues and benefits of Ayat Ul Kursi. The importance of this Verse is evident from the Hadith, as reported in Sunan An-Nasai [An-Nasa’i reported it, and Ibn Hibban graded it Sahih (authentic):

Translation – Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: “Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi at the end of every obligatory prayer, nothing but death will prevent him from entering Paradise.”

Another Hadith’s meaning about Ayat ul Kursi’s significance is “In Surat Al-Baqarah, there is a verse which is the best of all the verses of the Qur’an.” Hence, reciting it brings countless rewards and benefits. Here are some of the benefits associated with the recitation of Ayat ul Kursi, the “Throne Verse”

1. The Greatest and the Best Verse in the Quran

It is an established narrative that Ayat Ul Kursi is the best and greatest ayah of the Quran. This fact is narrated in many Hadith. So, reciting this verse of the Quran brings many rewards and benefits for its reciter, especially when recited after every regular prayer, as is evident from the above-mentioned Hadith.

2. Protection From Satan

The best benefit of reciting this verse is protection from all evils, including Jinn and Iblis. It is believed that whoever recites Ayat ul Kursi in the morning, along with his family, remains protected from evils and Satan for the entire day until night. And reciting it before going to sleep protects for the whole night.

3. Avoids the Pain of Death

Reciting this verse regularly, every day, prevents the pain and agonies of death. Death is inevitable, and everyone has to face it eventually. The process of death is believed to be quite painful. But for those who have the habit of regularly reciting Ayat Ul Kursi, the pain of death is believed to be minimized, and the person goes through this process with ease.

4. Recite it for Your Loved Ones

You may recite it for your family and friends who have passed away. This will make their journey after death quite easy and smooth. The virtues of this verse can reward them heavily on the Day of Judgment.

5. Protection Against Fear and Worries

Regular recitation of this verse is a source of protection against all types of fear and worries. This verse brings courage to face all kinds of anxieties and fears. On the other hand, it also keeps such fears away from its regular receiver. It is also beneficial for instant recitation when facing uncertain or scary situations.

Some Other Benefits of Reciting Ayat Ul Kursi

• When recited before leaving home, it protects you on your journey and your home in your absence.
• The speaker of this verse remains under the protection of Angels. According to some traditions, 70,000 Angels are deputed to protect the speaker of Ayat Ul Kursi.
• Reciting this greatest verse four times is believed to equal the rewards of reciting the Quran.
• When recited along with any supplication or Dua, the Ayat ul Kursi becomes a source of acceptance of the Dua.
• Regular recitation of this verse enhances the Rizq and income.
• Per some traditions, reciting it once protects the reciter, and reciting it twice protects the entire family.
• Reciting Ayat Ul Kursi before bed protects you and your home from all types of evils and other threats the whole night.
• Regular recitation of Ayat ul Kursi avoids the ill effects of witchcraft and black magic.

Can it be Recited Without Wudu?

Memorizing and reciting this verse is highly recommended. As with other verses of the Quran, you are not obligated to be in Wudu for the recitation of Ayat Ul Kursi unless you recite it without physically touching the Quran.

Conclusion

Ayat ul Kursi or the Throne Verse, is the greatest verse of the Quran. It is a direct message to mankind from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, that only He is everlasting and sustaining and that He is the One and the Only, who knows everything that is known to mankind and also the ones that are hidden from the mankind.

Being the best verse of the Quran, its recitation brings endless rewards and benefits. From the protection against fears and witchcraft to the protection against agonies and the pain of death, this verse is helpful for its reciters in almost every difficult time in his life in this world and the life hereafter.