The merit of Surahs Al-Sajdah and Al-Insan

Q 8: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to recite in Fajr (Dawn) Prayer on Friday "Alif, Lam, Mim, Tanzil..." (Surah Al-Sajdah) and "Has there not been over man a period of time..." (Surah Al-Insan). It was also reported on the authority of Ibn `Umar that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Anyone who recites: Blessed be He in Whose Hand is the dominion (Surah Tabarak) and "Alif, Lam, Mim, Tanzil" (Surah Al-Sajdah) between Maghrib (Sunset) and `Isha' (Night) Prayers, is like one who performs Qiyam-ul-Layl (optional Prayer at night) during Laylat-ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree). What is the degree of authenticity of these Hadiths? A: The first Hadith is reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim (Part No. 3; Page No. 140


A: The first Hadith is reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim (Part No. 3; Page No. 140) and other scholars. As for the second Hadith, attributed to Ibn `Umar, it is not authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him).


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