Surah Saff

This Surah has 14 ayaat and it was revealed in Madinah.

Surah as-Saff (The Ranks)

This Surah has 14 ayaat and it was revealed in Madinah. It is narrated that is a person recites this Surah, as long as he remains alive, Prophet Isa (a.s.) seeks forgiveness from Allah (S.w.T.) for him and he will be from among the friends of Prophet Isa (a.s.) on the Day of Reckoning.

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) has said that the person who recites this Surah will be placed in the group of angels and Prophets on the Day of Judgement. If this Surah is continually recited during a dangerous journey, the reciter is protected until he reaches his destination.

Reward of reciting Surah Saff

1. The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.) said: If a person recites Surah Saff, Prophet Isa (a.s.) would pray for his safety and forgiveness, so long as he lives in this world and when he dies he would be regarded among the companions of Prophet Isa (a.s.) on the Day of Judgment.

2. Imam al-Baqir (a.s.) said: If a person recites Surah Saff and is regular in reciting it in the obligatory prayers, Allah includes him in the row of His angels, prophets and messengers, Insha Allah.