Reading Aayatul-Kursi after the obligatory prayers

24-9-2013 | IslamWeb

Question:

Assalaamualaikum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh. Is there an authentic hadith that states that one should recite Suratul Faatihah, Ayatul Kursi, Shahidallaah and Allaahumma Maalikal Mulk after every Fard Salaah? Thank you. Jazakallaahu khayran.
Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) is His slave and Messenger.

We have not come across what you mentioned except what is reported regarding Aayatul-Kursi [Quran 2:255]. Ibn Hibbaan may Allaah have mercy upon him reported that the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) said: “Whoever recites Ayatul-Kursi after each obligatory prayer, then nothing can prevent him from entering Paradise except death.”

The Hadeeth was classified by Shaykh Al-Albaani may Allaah have mercy upon him as Saheeh (sound).

For more benefit on the legislated Athkaar (mention of Allaah) after the obligatory prayer, please refer to Fatwa 81736.

Allaah Knows best.

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