There are many reasons why one might seek the help of surahs; they could be seeking forgiveness, protection, peace of mind, want to ask for health, happiness, or anything else. There are surahs in the Quran that can support you through any kind of hardship or be there in your time of joy. Below are some powerful surahs that can help you find what you are looking for while strengthening your connection to God:

Dua for Forgiveness:

Surah Yasin

[36: 1-83]

Revealed in Makkah (approx. 619 – 620 AD)

Surah Yasin is a highly auspicious chapter and is called the “Heart of the Quran”. It focuses primarily on the doctrine of Tauheed (Oneness of Allah) and teaches about the afterlife. Surah Yasin also admonishes the disbelievers for rejecting Prophet Muhammad (SWS) and the message of islam he brought and narrates the folly of past civilizations for rejecting the messengers that Allah sent to them.

Benefits:

Allah forgives the sins of those who recite Surah Yasin at night as mentioned by the Prophet of Allah (SWS),

“Whoever recites Surah Yasin at night seeking the pleasure of Allah, that night he will be forgiven.” – (Abu Nuaym)

Dua for Protection:

Surah Qaf

[50: 1-45]

Revealed in Makkah (approx. 613 – 615 AD)

The main theme of Surah Qaf is the Unity of Allah and the principle of life and death. It focuses centrally on resurrection and, as such, the scene of the Last Day is narrated.

Benefits:

Reciting Surah Qaf in namaz increases one’s sustenance and eases the accounting on the Day of Judgement.

Dua for Marriage:

Surah Rahman

[55: 1-78]

Revealed in Makkah

Surah Ar Rahman is one of the most important chapters in the Holy Quran and is often called “The Beauty of the Quran”. It is the only surah in the Quran that directly addresses not only mankind, but the Jinns as well. In this auspicious chapter, Allah is inviting man and jinn to reflect and wonder about His power and innumerable blessings and their own helplessness and accountability before Him.

Benefits:

Recital of Surah Rahman purifies the heart of hypocrisy and evil. It is also beneficial for curing illnesses, including eye diseases.

Dua for Health:

Surah Mulk

[67: 1-30]

Revealed in Makkah (approx. 614 – 617 AD)

Surah Mulk is one of the most virtuous surahs of the magnificent Quran. It invites mankind to ponder upon manifold themes and aspects of life and existence, including creation of the world and cosmos, the hereafter, the torments of hell and its inhabitants.

Benefits:

Reciting Surah Mulk at night will protect from the punishment of the grave.

Dua for Wealth:

Surah Waqiah

[56: 1-96]

Revealed in Makkah (approx. 615 – 616 AD)

Surah Waqiah reflects on the Resurrection Day and what will happen during it. It also talks about the division of mankind into inhabitants of Heaven and Hell on Resurrection Day and their rewards and punishments.

Benefits:

Reciting Surah Waqiah at night protects against poverty.

Dua for Happiness:

Surah Ad Dukhan

[44: 1-59]

Revealed in Makkah (approx. 614 – 617 AD)

Surah Ad Dukhan addresses the greatness of the Quran, the revelation on the Night of Decree, unity and the fate of disbelievers. It also tells the story of Prophet Moses (AS).

Benefits:

If one recites Surah Ad Dukhan on Friday night, his/her sins will be forgiven. It also brings peace and prosperity to one’s business.

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