Benefits of Surah Mulk: 7 Reasons to Recite Surah Mulk Today

Benefits of Surah Mulk Recitation: This Fa’ani Dunya in which we live is the test for all of us. We spend our lives, our deeds are recorded and presented in front of Allah SWT on the day of judgement. The day where no one will care for another soul when he will be answerable for his deeds. A light will come for us and it will be the light of the Quran. The reciter of the Quran will gain uncountable rewards.

Whoever recites a letter of the Book of Allah will be credited with a good deed and a good deed is multiplied into ten. I do not say that [the word:] “Alif Lam Meem” is [counted as] one letter. Rather, Alif is one letter, Lam is one letter and Meem is one letter” 

(Al-Tirmidhi)

A Surah in the Quran will also become our saviour on the day of judgement and that surah is Surah Mulk. It is the Makki surah which means it was revealed before Hijrat to Medina. The topics that have been discussed in this surah are the Greatness and Sovereignty of Allah SWT and how He has created this world perfectly without any flaw. He has created human beings and they have to walk on this earth holding the rope of Allah SWT and we should be thankful to Him for every blessing that He has bestowed upon us.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RECITING SURAH MULK?

7- When to Read Surah Mulk

Prophet Muhammad PBUH has guided us with his actions and sayings. He has advised us to read different surahs on particular occasions and times. Similarly, Surah Mulk which is said to save its reciter from the torment of the grave may be recited at night, for example after Isha or before going to bed, following the practice reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him).

6- Benefits of Reading Surah Mulk Every Night

The grave will be the eternal home for a Muslim’s body. The darkness will hover over him from every side and loneliness will be his only companion. He will be questioned in his grave about the life that he had spent in Dunya and if he fails, the punishment of the grave will await him. But the followers of the Quran and Sunnah will find a ray of light inside their graves.

By Allah’s mercy, the surah is hoped to be a means of protection for its reciter from the torment of the grave. Therefore, the Muslims are advised to read the Blessed Surah at night with their heart.

Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates, in a report that scholars have graded differently (a related narration is considered hasan by some), that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bestow peace and blessings upon him) said, 

“It is a protector; a rescuer; saving from the chastisement of the grave.” (At-Tirmidhi and Al-Hakim.)

5 – Surah Mulk Demands Salvation from Allah

Salvation in Islam depends on faith in Allah alone, sincere worship, and above all His mercy. Muslims are born with pure spirit and free of sin but the corruption of this world indulges them in the state of evil. When a Muslim dies, he needs prayers and his good deeds to help him reach the gates of heaven. Reports say that Surah Mulk will plead for its reciter. These reports are graded differently by scholars, so we hope for this by Allah’s mercy without treating it as a guarantee; reciting the Quran regularly, understanding it and acting upon it is the real protection.

A companion of the Holy Prophet had set up a tent on the ground. There was a grave underneath which he was not aware of. He heard a voice from beneath reciting Surah Mulk until it was finished so he moved his tent away. He shared the story with Prophet Muhammad PBUH and upon hearing the incident he, the beloved Prophet (PBUH) said,

This surah gives salvation from the torment of the grave.” 

[Mishkat al-Masabih, from the report in Jami at-Tirmidhi, which scholars have graded differently]

4 – Benefits of Reading Surah Mulk Before Bed

Our Prophet Muhammad PBUH has taught us ways to walk on the right path through some duas and surahs. There are certain days and times when a Muslim is advised to read some surahs that help him gain uncountable rewards and protect them. Surah Mulk is the surah, when recited at night, is recommended as a means of gaining rewards and blessings.

Some narrations describe this surah as al-Mani’ah (the preventer), as it is said to prevent the punishment of the grave for those who recite it and act upon it, by Allah’s permission.

Hazrat Jaabir ibn Abdullah Ansari (Allah be pleased with him) mentioned that

The Prophet (peace be upon him) would not sleep until he had recited Surah Alif Laam Meem Tanzeel (Surah Sajdah) and Surah Tabaarak (Surah Al-Mulk).” 

[Jami At-Tirmidhi, Musnad Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal]

3 – Surah Mulk Benefits Hadith

Allah and His Messenger PBUH have taught us the right ways to lead our lives and gain blessings. Walking on deen requires effort and strong Imaan which eventually leads us to achieve our goals, which is, attaining a place for ourselves in Jannah. For that matter, we need to worship Allah alone, stay away from sins and recite Quran regularly. Reciting and living by Surah Mulk may, by Allah’s mercy, become a source of protection and intercession in the Hereafter. A hadith reported by Abu Hurairah (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah; graded hasan by scholars) says that a surah of thirty verses, which is Surah Al-Mulk, kept interceding for a man until he was forgiven.

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) is reported to have narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, in a narration whose chain is considered weak by many scholars (so it is better to rely on the stronger hadiths above), 

“A Surah in the Quran disputes until its reader enters Paradise.”  (Surah Mulk).

(At-Tabarani in Al-Awsat, Ibn Mardaway and Al-Diyya

2 – How Surah Mulk Intercedes For Forgiveness

When the doors of Tawbah will be closed and this Faani Dunya gets destructed, all of us will be presented in front of Allah SWT with the book of our deeds. We will be in dire need of good deeds. On that day, a small good or bad deed will change our destiny and decide our final abode. Amidst the chaos and fear, Surah Mulk will come for the help of its punctual reciter for his intercession (Sha’fah) until he gets a place in paradise. We all need to recite the Quran regularly to save ourselves from the fuming flames of Jahannum.

The Prophet Muhammad PBUH said

 “Recite the Quran as it will intercede on the day of judgement for its companions.” 

(Muslim)

You should also go through these Islamic Quotes on Forgiveness.

1 – Surah Mulk Benefits for Deceased

The most dreadful question that arises in a Muslim’s mind is about his time in the grave and akhira. We spend our lives and indulge in sins without realising that sins add up and will be accounted for, so we should repent often (see the benefits of istighfar) and ask Allah for His mercy. For our help and guidance, we have our Holy Quran which is a complete code of life. We should recite it regularly and remember the important surahs, such as Surah Baqarah and Surah Yaseen. The surah which can save us from the torment of the grave is Surah Mulk. If a Muslim dies and he used to recite the surah punctually, we hope that, by Allah’s mercy, it will be a source of protection and intercession for him. Reciting the surah is a good deed in itself, but salvation rests with Allah alone. Here are some more Things Every Muslim Must Know About Death.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I recite Surah Mulk?

Reports mention that the Prophet (peace be upon him) would recite Surah Sajdah and Surah Al-Mulk before sleeping (Jami at-Tirmidhi), so reciting them at night is recommended.

Does Surah Mulk protect from the punishment of the grave?

Some narrations describe it as a protector from the torment of the grave. Scholars have graded these narrations differently, so we hope for this protection by Allah’s mercy without treating it as a guarantee.

Is it Makki or Madani?

Surah Al-Mulk is Makki, revealed before the migration to Madinah, and has thirty verses.

Can I recite it for a deceased person?

Scholars differ about whether the reward of Quran recitation reaches the deceased. Making dua for them is clearly established. Ask a qualified scholar for your school’s view; related reading is death in Islam.

Is memorising it enough?

The aim is to understand and act upon the Quran. Learning the meaning of the surah, which speaks about Allah’s sovereignty and accountability, is part of its benefit. See benefits of Surah Yaseen for another beloved surah.