But in Ayat al-Kursi, the names of Allah Most High have been mentioned seventeen times. For example, some verses of the Quran may mention the names of Allah Most High two times, some may mention the names of Allah Most High four times, and some ten times. this verse contains the most remembrance (dhikr) of Allah Most High). The reason why Ayat al-Kursi is the most excellent verse, is that this verse mentions the names of Allah Most High more than any other verse (i.e. Verses of the Quran where the names of Allah Most High are praised are more excellent than all other verses including verses where the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) is mentioned. And, verses of the Quran where the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) is mentioned are more excellent than verses where other prophets (Peace be upon them) are mentioned. Similarly, verses of the Quran where prophets (Peace be upon them) are mentioned are more excellent than verses of the Quran where believers are mentioned. One virtue of Ayat al-Kursi is that more reward is obtained for reading it than any other verse.Īllamah Ghulam Rasul Sa‘idi writes that scholars have said that verses of the Quran where accounts of believers are mentioned are more excellent than verses of the Quran in which accounts of infidels and hypocrites are mentioned. Of all the chapters in the Quran, the most excellent chapter is Surat al-Ikhlas, and the most excellent verse is Ayat al-Kursi.

This verse is called Ayat al-Kursi due to the word “Kursi” being mentioned in it. Although the Quran itself and every verse therein are of excellence, Ayat al-Kursi is certainly the most excellent verse of all its verses. The merits of Ayat al-Kursi have been mentioned in numerous hadiths. His throne comprises the heavens and the earth, He knows what lies before them and what is after them,Īnd they comprehend not anything of His Knowledge save as He wills. Who is there that can intercede with His, except by His leave? To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth.

In the name of Allah the Most Merciful, and Compassionate Allah

3) The Meaning of the Words: ‘Kursi’ and ‘Intercession’Ĥ) Summary of The Hadiths Concerning Intercession

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