Ayat ul Kursi is the 256th verse of Surah Baqarah, the second and the longest Surah of the Holy Quran.
It is one of the most beautiful verses of the Holy Quran and has a special status in Islam.
In this article, we will learn the complete Arabic text of Ayat ul Kursi along with its meaning in English, Urdu, and Hindi.
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Listen & Download Ayat ul Kursi MP3 Audio Recitation
You can listen to the complete recitation of Ayat ul Kursi in the following MP3 Audio file in the voice of Shaykh Mishari Bin Rashid Al Afasi and with Urdu/Hindi translation by Shaykh Mufti Taqi Usmani.
Learn Complete Ayat ul Kursi With Meaning
Every Muslim should ideally memorize Ayat ul Kursi by heart to read it regularly and get al its benefits and virtues. Here’s the Arabic text of this verse along with its translation.
Arabic Text
ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
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Transliteration
Here’s the transliteration of Ayat ul Kursi in Roman Urdu/English
Allahu La Ilaha Illa Hu’al Hayyul Qayyoom. La Ta’ Khuzuhu Sinatu Wala Naoom. Lahoo Maa Fis Samawaatee Wama Fil Ard. Mann Zal Lazee Yashfa’oo Inn’dahoo Illa Bi’Iznihi. Ya’Lamu Maa Baeena Aeedeehim Wama Khalfahum Wala Yuheetoona Bi Shaee’im Min Ilmihi Illa Bima Shaa. Wasiya Kursiyyu Hus Samawaati Wal Ard. Wala Ya’ooduhu Hifzuhuma Wa Hual Aliyyul Azeem
English Translation
Here’s the meaning of Ayat ul Kursi in English.
Allah! There is no god worthy of worship except Him, the Ever-Living, All-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who could possibly intercede with Him without His permission? He fully knows what is ahead of them and what is behind them, but no one can grasp any of His knowledge—except what He wills to reveal. His Seat encompasses the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of both does not tire Him. For He is the Most High, the Greatest.
Urdu & Hindi Tarjuma
Ayat ul Kursi ka Urdu aur Hindi tarjuma ye hai
Allah Woh Hai Jiske Siwa Koi Maabood Nahi. Woh Sada Zinda Hai Jo Puri Kainat Sambhalay Huay Hai, Jisko Na Kabhi Oongh Lagti Hai Na Neend. Aasmano Main Jo Kuch Hai Woh Bhi Aur Zameen Main Jo Kuch Hai Woh Bhi Sab Usi Ka Hai. Kon Hai Jo Uske Huzoor Uski Ijazat Ke Baghair Kisi Ki Sifarish Kar Sakay? Woh Saray Bando Kay Tamam Agay Peechay Kay Halaat Ko Khoob Janta Hai. Aur Woh Log Uske Ilm Ki Koi Baat Apne Ilm Ke Dairay Main Nahi La Saktay, Siwae Us Baat Ke Jise Woh Khud Chahay. Uski Kursi Ne Saray Asmano Aur Zameen Ko Ghera Hua Hai. Aur In Dono Ki Nigehbani Se Usay Zara Bhi Bojh Nahi Hota, Aur Woh Bara Aali Muqam, Sahib e Azmat Hai.
The Importance And Benefits Of Ayat ul Kursi In Hadith
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has highlighted several benefits and virtues of Ayat ul Kursi in multiple Hadith. This shows the importance of this beautiful verse and why every Muslim should memorize it.
Here are some of the main benefits of Ayat ul Kursi that make it so virtuous and important.
The Master Of All Ayahs
Ayat ul Kursi is among the longer ayahs of the Holy Quran. But because of its message and theme, it is also among the most blessed and virtuous ayahs.
Rasoolulllah ﷺ mentioned its importance in the following hadith.
“For everything, there is a hump (pinnacle) and the hump (pinnacle) of the Qur’an is Surat Al-Baqarah, in it there is an Ayah which is the master of the Ayat in the Qur’an; [it is] Ayat Al-Kursi.” (Source)
Allah’s Protection
The most popular benefit of Ayat ul Kursi is that it gives us Allah’s protection from all kinds of harm. This is why scholars recommend reading it every day when you wake up in the morning and during the day.
In one Hadith, Rasoolullah ﷺ has described this benefit in more detail.
“Whoever recites Ha Mim Al-Mu’min – up to – To Him is the return (40:1-3) and Ayat Al-Kursi when he reaches (gets up in) the morning, he will be protected by them until the evening. And whoever recites them when he reaches the evening, he will be protected by them until the morning.” (Source)
Safety From Shaytan (the Devil)
Ayat ul Kursi also protects us from the evils of Shaytan. In a very interesting Hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, Rasoolullah ﷺ confirmed this.
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) put me in charge of the Zakat of Ramadan (i.e. Zakat-ul-Fitr). Someone came to me and started scooping some of the foodstuff of (Zakat) with both hands. I caught him and told him that I would take him to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ).” Then Abu Huraira told the whole narration and added “He (i.e. the thief) said, ‘Whenever you go to your bed, recite the Verse of “Al-Kursi” (2.255) for then a guardian from Allah will be guarding you, and Satan will not approach you till dawn.’ ” On that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He told you the truth, though he is a liar, and he (the thief) himself was the Satan.” (Source)
Gateway To Jannah
Ayat ul Kursi is such a virtuous verse of the Holy Quran that reading it not only earns us Sawab but also a shortcut to Jannah.
Rasoolullah ﷺ has described this benefit in the followng hadith.
“Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi at the end of every obligatory prayer, nothing but death will prevent him from entering Paradise.” (Source)
So, make it a habit to read this beautiful verse in the morning, before going to bed, and after every Fardh Namaz
When Should We Read Ayat ul Kursi And How Many Times?
There’s no fixed time to read Ayat ul Kursi. However, as the hadith narrations in the previous section mentioned, reading this verse in the morning, in the evening, and before going to bed gives us Allah’s protection from all evils and harmful things. Reading Ayat ul Kursi after every Fardh Namaz also has immense virtues.
However, you can read it any time you want. In particular, read it when you feel unsafe or want to seek Allah’s protection.
How many times should you read it? There’s no fixed count.
But usually, once is enough.
If you have time, read Durood Sharif before and after Ayat ul Kursi in the morning and evening to make it more effective.
Ayat ul Kursi Ki Fazilat Aur Fayde – Isay Kab Padhna Chahye?
Ayat ul Kursi ke be shumar fayde hain aur is ki bohat fazilat Hadith Sharif main aee hai.
Ye aisi mubarak ayat hai jo hamay na sirf Allah Taala ki hifazat main deti hai balke hamay har tarha ke shar, fitne, aur shaytani asraat se bachati hai.
Is liye is ayat ko rozana subah, baad maghrib aur sonay se pehle parhne ka maool banana chahye.
Is ke alawa, Ayat ul Kursi ko har farz namaz ke baad ek martaba parhna chahye kyu ke Hadith ke mutabiq aisa karne walay shakhs aur jannay ke darmiyan sirf mot hoti hai.
Is liye khud bhi Ayat ul Kursi ko yaad karlain aur apne bacho ko bhi ye mubarak ayat yaad karae takay woh iske fayde aur fazilat hasil kar sakay.