What are the virtues of Surah al-Kahf on Friday?
Summary
Reports state that reciting it on Friday brings light between the two Fridays; it is recommended, not obligatory.
Detailed Answer
A report from Abu Sa'id says whoever recites Surah al-Kahf on Friday will have light between the two Fridays . Hadith scholars accepted its supporting chains; recitation should include reflection.
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Sources (2)
Quran & Tafseer
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ وَلَمْ يَجْعَل لَّهُۥ عِوَجَا ۜ
“[All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down upon His Servant the Book and has not made therein any deviance.”
Prophetic Hadith
مَنْ قَرَأَ سُورَةَ الْكَهْفِ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ أَضَاءَ لَهُ مِنَ النُّورِ
“Al-Sunan al-Kubra 5996”
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