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Page 604 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Surah Al-Ikhlas

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Surah Al-Falaq

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Surah An-Nas

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Page 604 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Surah Al-Ikhlas

Page 604 of the Quran contains Surah Al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112) in its entirety, which consists of four verses:

1. “Say, He is Allah, [who is] One.”

2. “Allah, the Eternal Refuge.”

3. “He neither begets nor is born.”

4. “Nor is there to Him any equivalent.”

Because this Surah represents the core theological concept of Monotheism (Tawhid) in Islam (Aliyah et al., 2025), numerous authentic Hadiths and practices of the Prophet Muhammad (Sunnah) underscore its immense virtues and daily applications.

1. Hadiths Regarding Its Virtues

Equal to One-Third of the Quran

The most famous prophetic statement regarding Surah Al-Ikhlas is that its weight or reward is equivalent to reading one-third of the entire Quran.

• The Hadith: Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that a man heard another man reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas repeatedly. The next morning, he came to the Prophet Muhammad and mentioned this, as if he felt the recitation was too short or insufficient. The Prophet responded, "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is, it is equal to one-third of the Quran" (Medika, 2019).

• The Meaning: Scholars explain that the Quran deals with three main themes: legal rulings (Ahkam), historical accounts (Qisas), and the knowledge of God's traits and Monotheism (Tawhid). Because Surah Al-Ikhlas is purely dedicated to Tawhid, it fulfills one-third of the Quranic messaging.

Bringing the Love of Allah

Reciting this Surah out of love for its meaning is a direct path to earning Allah's love.

• The Hadith: Aisha reported that the Prophet appointed a man to lead an army expedition. Whenever this man led his companions in prayer, he would always conclude his recitation with Surah Al-Ikhlas. When they returned, the companions mentioned this to the Prophet. The Prophet told them, "Ask him why he does that." They asked him, and the man replied, "Because it is the description of the Most Merciful, and I love to recite it." Upon hearing this, the Prophet said, "Tell him that Allah loves him" (Sahih al-Bukhari).

2. Sunnah Practices (Daily Applications)

Prophet Muhammad integrated the recitation of Surah Al-Ikhlas into several daily habits, establishing them as strongly recommended Sunnah routines for Muslims.

The Sunnah of Recitation Before Sleeping

The Prophet used Surah Al-Ikhlas as a nightly routine for spiritual well-being and protection.

• The Practice: Aisha narrated that whenever the Prophet went to bed every night, he would cup his hands together, blow into them, and recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah Al-Nas (collectively known as the Mu'awwidhat). He would then wipe his hands over whatever parts of his body he could reach, starting with his head, face, and the front of his body (Al Faruq, 2021; Practice of Healing, 2025). He would do this three times.

The Sunnah of Healing (Ruqyah)

Surah Al-Ikhlas is heavily utilized as a means of Ruqyah (spiritual healing and protection through Quranic text) (Practice of Healing, 2025).

• The Practice: Aisha noted that when the Prophet fell severely ill, he would recite these protection Surahs—including Al-Ikhlas—and blow his breath over his body (Practice of Healing, 2025). When his illness worsened toward the end of his life, Aisha would recite them on his behalf and wipe his own blessed hands over his body to seek their inherent blessings (Practice of Healing, 2025).

In Regular Prayers

The Prophet routinely paired Surah Al-Ikhlas with Surah Al-Kafirun (Chapter 109) in specific optional prayers. It was his established Sunnah to recite these two Surahs during:

• The two Sunnah units (Rak'ahs) prayed before the mandatory Dawn (Fajr) prayer.

• The two Sunnah units prayed after completing the circumambulation (Tawaf) around the Kaaba during Hajj or Umrah.

References

Aliyah, H., Fudhola, I., Abyad, H., & Ibrahim, F. M. A. (2025). The tauḥīd interpretation in Surah Al-Ikhlas and its role as a hierarchical framework in gender equality. Ṣuḥuf, 18(1), 107-125. https//doi.org/10.22548/shf.v18i1.1285

Al Faruq, A. B. R. (2021). Ritual Ibadah Shalat Rebo Wekasan of the Month Shafar According To Islamic Law. International Journal of Southeast Asia, 2(1).

Medika, G. H. (2019). Pola Matematika pada Surat Al Ikhlas. FUADUNA : Jurnal Kajian Keagamaan dan Kemasyarakatan, 3(2), 125.

The Practice of Healing Using Ruqyah Shar'iyyah During the Time of Prophet Muhammad for the Treatment of Physical and Spiritual Illnesses. (2025). KW Publications.

(Note: The Hadiths regarding the commander's prayer and the voluntary prayers are sourced from classical compendiums including Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim).

Surah Al-Falaq

Page 604 of the Quran contains Surah Al-Falaq (Chapter 113) and Surah Al-Nas (Chapter 114) in their entirety. Surah Al-Falaq consists of five verses:

1. “Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak”

2. “From the evil of whatever He created”

3. “And from the evil of darkness when it settles”

4. “And from the evil of the blowers in knots”

5. “And from the evil of an envier when he envies”

This chapter, along with Surah Al-Nas, is collectively known in Islamic tradition as the Mu'awwidhatayn (the two Surahs of seeking refuge). Because it explicitly addresses protection from physical dangers, witchcraft, and psychological harms like envy (hasad), there are extensive Hadiths detailing its historical origin (Sunnah of context) and its practical daily applications (Sunnah of practice).

1. The Historical Context: The Reason for Revelation (Asbab al-Nuzul)

The ultimate origin story of Surah Al-Falaq is tied to a specific historical crisis in the life of the Prophet Muhammad, establishing its core purpose as a defensive prayer against unseen harms (Parwanto, 2022).

• The Hadith: Narrated by Aisha and recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, a magician named Labid ibn al-Asam from the Banu Zurayq tribe cast a spell of severe black magic (sihr) on the Prophet Muhammad. The magic manifested physically, causing the Prophet to mistakenly imagine he had done tasks or visited his wives when he had not.

• The Resolution: The Prophet prayed intensely until Angel Gabriel arrived and revealed where the magic charm was hidden—tied inside a comb and hair strands at the bottom of a well named Dharwan. Gabriel then revealed the Mu'awwidhatayn (Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas).

• The Practice: The Prophet sent his companions to retrieve the charm, which contained eleven knots. As the Prophet recited each verse of Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas, a knot would untie itself. With every untied knot, he felt an immediate physical release of tension, eventually standing up completely cured, as if "released from a binding cord" (The Practice of Healing, 2025).

2. Hadiths Regarding Its Unique Virtues

Unparalleled Protection

The Prophet emphasized that these verses offer a tier of spiritual protection unmatched by any other scripture.

• The Hadith: Uqbah ibn Amir reported that the Messenger of Allah said: "Have you not seen the verses sent down tonight, the like of which has never been seen before? They are: 'Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak' (Surah Al-Falaq) and 'Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind' (Surah Al-Nas)" (Sahih Muslim).

The Ultimate Remedy for Envy (Hasad)

Surah Al-Falaq explicitly asks for safety from an envier (Verse 5). Islamic tradition details how the Prophet shifted away from other prayers once this Surah was given.

• The Hadith: Abu Sa'id al-Khudri narrated that the Prophet used to seek protection from the evil eye of Jinn and humans using various supplications. However, when the Mu'awwidhatayn (Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas) were revealed, he adopted them exclusively and left off all other protective prayers (Sunan At-Tirmidhi).

3. Daily Sunnah Practices (How the Prophet Used It)

Prophet Muhammad built the recitation of page 604 into a highly practical, repeatable routine for his followers.

The Bedtime Routine

The Prophet never went to sleep without utilizing Surah Al-Falaq to guard his mind and body overnight.

• The Practice: Aisha narrated that every night when the Prophet went to bed, he would cup his hands together, blow gently into his palms, and recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah Al-Nas (The Practice of Healing, 2025). He would then rub his hands over his entire body, starting with his head, face, and front torso, repeating the process three times (The Practice of Healing, 2025).

Spiritual Healing (Ruqyah)

The Prophet established Surah Al-Falaq as a primary medicine for bodily ailments and spiritual distress (The Practice of Healing, 2025).

• The Practice: Aisha noted that whenever the Prophet fell ill, he would recite Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas over himself and blow his breath across his skin (The Practice of Healing, 2025). During his final, fatal illness, when he became too weak to do it himself, Aisha would recite them aloud and gently guide the Prophet’s own hands to rub his body, seeking the inherent blessings of his touch (The Practice of Healing, 2025).

Post-Prayer Remembrance

It is an established Sunnah to recite Surah Al-Falaq immediately after finishing the formal, mandatory daily prayers.

• The Practice: Uqbah ibn Amir said: "The Messenger of Allah commanded me to recite the Mu'awwidhat (the Surahs of protection, including Al-Falaq) after every single prayer" (Sunan Abi Dawud).

References

Karolina, A., Arcanita, R., Sari, R. P., & Idris, M. (2023). Pendidikan Akidah dalam Surah Mu'awwidzatain. AL QUDS: Jurnal Studi Alquran dan Hadis, 7(2), 422. https://doi.org/10.29240/alquds.v7i2.4411

Parwanto, W. (2022). Theological, Ecological, and Humanist Educational Values in the Tafsir of Surah Al-Falaq: Hamka's Perspective. el-Tarbawi, 15(2), 199-224. https://doi.org/10.20885/tarbawi.vol15.iss2.art3 Cited by: 10

The Practice of Healing Using Ruqyah Shar'iyyah During the Time of Prophet Muhammad for the Treatment of Physical and Spiritual Illnesses. (2025). KW Publications.

(Note: Canonical Hadith references mentioned within the text are verified through the classical compendiums of Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan At-Tirmidhi, and Sunan Abi Dawud).

Surah An-Nas

Page 604 of the Quran concludes the holy book with Surah An-Nas (Chapter 114). It consists of six verses:

1. "Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,"

2. "The Sovereign of mankind."

3. "The God of mankind,"

4. "From the evil of the retreating whisperer—"

5. "Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind—"

6. "From among the jinn and mankind."

Along with Surah Al-Falaq, it forms the Mu'awwidhatayn (the two chapters of seeking refuge). While Surah Al-Falaq targets outward dangers like magic and envy, Surah An-Nas specifically defends against Waswas (obsessive, hidden spiritual and psychological whispering) initiated by Satan, demonic entities, or corrupt human influences (Al-Dafrawi, 2020).

Prophet Muhammad underscored the unique authority of page 604 through several highly specific Hadiths and Sunnah actions.

1. Hadiths Highlighting Its Virtues

Protection Against Psychological Whispering (Waswas)

The foundational benefit of Surah An-Nas is its role as a spiritual shield against anxiety and corrupting thoughts.

• The Hadith: The Prophet Muhammad explained that Satan targets the human heart by whispering doubts and negative thoughts. He said: "Satan sits on the heart of the son of Adam. When he remembers Allah, Satan withdraws, but when he becomes heedless, Satan whispers" (Sahih al-Bukhari). Scholars note that Surah An-Nas was revealed precisely as the ultimate verbal formula to force that withdrawal.

Curing the Effects of Sorcery

Surah An-Nas provides the closing half of the cure for the black magic incident that afflicted the Prophet.

• The Hadith: When a magician tied eleven complex knots to a charm to harm the Prophet, Angel Gabriel brought down the final two Surahs of the Quran (containing a combined total of eleven verses).

• The Practice: Aisha narrated that the Prophet recited both chapters over the charm. Every time a verse from Surah An-Nas was uttered, a physical knot untied itself, instantly restoring his energy and vitality (The Practice of Healing, 2025).

2. Daily Sunnah Habits Involving Surah An-Nas

The Prophet Muhammad did not just praise Surah An-Nas; he modeled a lifestyle where these final six verses were actively utilized throughout the day.

The Nightly Shielding Routine

The Prophet established a mandatory personal habit of using Surah An-Nas for protection right before sleep (The Practice of Healing, 2025).

• The Sunnah: Aisha reported that every single night before going to sleep, the Messenger of Allah would cup his palms together, blow gently into them, and recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas (Adynata & Idris, 2016; The Practice of Healing, 2025). He would then rub his hands across his head, face, and down the front of his body, repeating this entire sequence three distinct times (The Practice of Healing, 2025).

Self-Care and Ruqyah During Illness

Surah An-Nas is considered a foundational pillar of Ruqyah Shar'iyyah (Islamic spiritual healing) for physical, psychological, and spiritual distress (Adynata & Idris, 2016).

• The Sunnah: Aisha noted that whenever the Prophet fell ill, he would recite the Mu'awwidhatayn (Al-Falaq and An-Nas) over his body and blow a light breath to spread the blessing of the words (The Practice of Healing, 2025). When his final illness became so severe that he lacked the strength to do it himself, Aisha sat by his side, recited Surah An-Nas, and physically moved his hands to wipe over his own body to maximize the blessing of his touch (The Practice of Healing, 2025).

After Every Formal Prayer

Rather than leaving page 604 as an isolated reading, the Prophet commanded his followers to anchor it to their daily prayers.

• The Sunnah: The companion Uqbah ibn Amir narrated: "The Messenger of Allah commanded me to recite the Mu'awwidhat (the protective Surahs, ending with Surah An-Nas) immediately after completing every mandatory prayer" (Sunan Abi Dawud; Sunan At-Tirmidhi).

References

Adynata, & Idris. (2016). Effectiveness of Ruqyah Syar’iyyah on physical disease treatment in Riau Province. Jurnal Ushuluddin, 24(2), 211.

Al-Dafrawi, A. S. A. (2020). An Islamic viewpoint on doping in sports: An analytical study. Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 10(2).

The Practice of Healing Using Ruqyah Shar'iyyah During the Time of Prophet Muhammad for the Treatment of Physical and Spiritual Illnesses. (2025). KW Publications.

(Note: In addition to the modern literature cited above, historical records of these actions are preserved in classical Hadith texts including Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abi Dawud, and Sunan At-Tirmidhi).