Ayat al-Kursi (Verse of the Throne)
Complete Arabic Text (النص العربي الكامل)
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
Transliteration (Pronunciation)
Allahu la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum. La ta'khudhuhu sinatuw-wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard. Man dhal-ladhi yashfa'u 'indahu illa bi-idhnih. Ya'lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum, wa la yuhituna bi-shay'im-min 'ilmihi illa bima sha'a. Wasi'a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-ard, wa la ya'uduhu hifzuhuma, wa Huwal-'Aliyyul-'Adheem.
Complete Translations (English & Urdu)
“Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.”
“اللہ، اس کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں، وہ زندہ اور سب کو قائم رکھنے والا ہے۔ نہ اس کو اونگھ آتی ہے نہ نیند۔ جو کچھ آسمانوں میں ہے اور جو کچھ زمین میں ہے سب اسی کا ہے۔ کون ہے جو اس کی اجازت کے بغیر اس کے ہاں سفارش کر سکے؟ وہ جانتا ہے جو کچھ ان کے آگے ہے اور جو کچھ ان کے پیچھے ہے اور وہ اس کی معلومات میں سے کسی چیز کا احاطہ نہیں کر سکتے مگر جتنا وہ چاہے۔ اس کی کرسی نے آسمانوں اور زمین کو اپنے گھیرے میں لے رکھا ہے، اور ان کی حفاظت اسے نہیں تھکاتی، اور وہ بہت بلند اور عظمت والا ہے۔”
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When to Recite
After every obligatory prayer (Fard Salah) and before sleeping at night for continuous spiritual protection until morning.
How to Recite & Etiquette
Recite slowly with clear pronunciation and reverence, reflecting upon Allah's supreme grandeur, divine knowledge, and eternal preservation of the heavens and the earth.
About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Greatest Verse in the Holy Quran
Ayat al-Kursi (The Verse of the Throne, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255) was identified by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Sahih Muslim (810) as the single greatest verse in the Book of Allah. It affirms Allah's eternal life (Al-Hayy), self-sustenance (Al-Qayyum), omniscience, and supreme sovereignty over the heavens and the earth.
✦Unbroken Divine Shield After Prayer and Before Sleep
In Sahih al-Bukhari (2311), the Prophet (PBUH) affirmed that whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi when going to bed will have a guardian from Allah appointed over them, and no devil can approach them until morning. Furthermore, in Sunan an-Nasa'i (Al-Sunan al-Kubra 9848), reciting it after every obligatory prayer leaves only death between that believer and entering Paradise.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ayat al-Kursi (Verse of the Throne)
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is Ayat al-Kursi in Arabic and what does it mean?▼
Ayat al-Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah. It begins: 'Allahu la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum...' ('Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep...'). It describes Allah's absolute power and majestic throne (Kursi) encompassing the heavens and earth.
What is the virtue of reciting Ayat al-Kursi after every Namaz?▼
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: 'Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi immediately after each obligatory prayer, nothing stands between him and entering Paradise except death' (Sunan an-Nasa'i, Sahih al-Jami 6464).
Does reciting Ayat al-Kursi protect you from evil and Shaytan?▼
Yes. In the famous Hadith of Abu Hurayrah recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari (2311), reciting Ayat al-Kursi before going to sleep ensures that Allah appoints an angel to protect you throughout the night, and Shaytan cannot approach you until morning.
How do I read Ayat al-Kursi transliteration for correct pronunciation?▼
Phonetic transliteration: 'Allahu la ilaha illa Huwa, Al-Hayyul-Qayyum. La ta'khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard. Man dhal-ladhi yashfa'u 'indahu illa bi-idhnih...'. Listen to our audio or follow the line-by-line breakdown on Tasbeeh.pro.
Can I recite Ayat al-Kursi for anxiety and fear?▼
Yes, Ayat al-Kursi instills deep peace and tranquility. Reflecting on the reality that Allah never sleeps, never grows weary, and guards everything in existence calms the heart during times of panic, stress, or nightmares.
How many times should Ayat al-Kursi be recited daily?▼
At minimum, recite it 5 times daily (once after each obligatory prayer) and once before sleeping. Many Muslims also include it in their morning and evening Adhkar.
What does 'Kursi' mean in Ayat al-Kursi?▼
Ibn Abbas (RA) explained that the 'Kursi' represents the footstool of the Divine Throne ('Arsh), which is so vast that the seven heavens and the earth compared to it are like a small ring cast into a vast desert.
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