What are the Rewards of Reading Surah Yaseen?
Surah Yaseen is commonly known as "the heart of the Quran."
Why? The heart is considered the most important organ. It supplies the entire body with blood to keep us functioning. Without the heart, the body cannot live. This analogy can be applied to Surah Yaseen. Reading it comes with many benefits which true believers must not miss out on.
In this article, learn some facts about surah yaseen and then we'll take a look at several hadith which mention the benefits of reading surah yaseen.
Facts about Surah Yaseen
It is the 36th Surah of the Quran.
There as 83 verses.
The meaning of the word “Yaseen,” is unknown. Although many meanings have been suggested, it is Allah who knows best.
It warns those who refuse to believe in God and mock God.
It was revealed in Mecca.
The last verse of Surah Yaseen translates as, “So Glorified is He and Exalted above all that they associate with Him, and in Whose Hands is the dominion of all things, and to Him you shall be returned.”
It ends with arguments in favor of the existence of Resurrection and Allah's sovereign power.
It emphasizes the Quran as coming from a divine source.
Benefits of Reading Surah Yaseen
1. Reading it when you wake up may invoke Allah to fulfill all your needs for that day.
Hadhrat ‘Ataa’ bin Abi Ribaah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) says that the Prophet Mohamed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) reportedly has said, “Whoever reads Surah Yaseen at the beginning of the day — all his needs for that day will be fulfilled.”
2. It's the equivalent of reading the whole Quran 10 times.
“Everything has a heart, and the heart of the Glorious Quran is Surah Yaseen. Whoever reads Surah Yaseen, Allah records for them a reward equal to that of reading the whole Quran 10 times.” — Maqal, Tirmidhi 2812/A and Dhahabi
3. Memorization will invoke the blessings of Allah.
It has been said that Allah recited Surah Yaseen and Surah Taha for a thousand years before the creation of Heaven and Earth. Upon hearing this, the angels said, “Blessing is for the Ummah unto whom the Quran will be sent down. Blessing is for the hearts that will memorize it, and blessing is for the tongues that will recite it.”
4. It invokes the mercy of Allah to forgive your sins.
“Whoever reads Surah Yaseen for the pleasure of Allah only, all his earlier sins are forgiven. Therefore, make a practice of reading this Surah over your dead.”
Read Surah Yaseen at every beginning and end of every day, daily, to have your prayers answered. Make sure you read it with knowledge and understanding. If you do not know Arabic, read a trusted translation of the Surah.
5. It benefits the reader in this life, as well as in the Hereafter.
According to one hadith, Surah Yaseen is named in the Torah as “Mun’imah” in other words: "Giver of Good Things." This is because it contains benefits to both the reader in this world and the next. It removes the afflictions of this world and the next. Surah Yaseen also takes away the dread of the next life. Hashiya of Tafsir Jalalalayn, pg 368.
6. It will exalt the status of the believers, both in this world and the next.
Surah Yaseen is also known as “Raafi’ah Khaafidhah.” In other words, that which exalts the status of the believers and degrades the unbelievers. According to a riwayat, Prophet Mohamed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “My heart desires that Surah Yaseen should be present in the heart of every one of my ummah.” So, make sure you memorize Surah Yaseen in order to reap its benefits.
"Soundness of faith rests on acknowledging resurrection and judgment," said Imam Ghazali. Surah Yaseen contains many virtues — including resurrection and judgement, both of which it speaks on in a detailed manner.
7. It will grant you the status of a shaheed.
According to one hadith, if anyone recites Surah Yaseen every night and then dies, they will die as a shaheed (a martyr).
8. It wipes out your sins, alleviates hunger, and guides the lost.
“Whoever reads Surah Yaseen is forgiven; whoever reads it in hunger is satisfied; whoever reads it having lost their way, finds their way; whoever reads it on losing an animal, finds it. When one reads it while addressing the fact that that their food will run short, that food will then become sufficient. If one reads it while beside someone who is in the throes of death, then that process is made more smoothly for them. If anyone reads it on a woman who is experiencing difficulty in childbirth, her delivery will then become easy. ”
Imam Tibi explains in his commentary on Mishkat al-Masabih why Surah Yaseen is called the Heart of the Quran: "Because of what it contains. Overwhelming proof, decisive signs, subtle spiritual meanings, eloquent admonition, and stern warnings."
9. It abolishes fear from your heart.
Maqri (Rahmatullah Alaihi) said, “If Surah Yaseen is read by one who fears the ruler or an enemy, one gets rid of this fear.”
10. It will lead to your prayers being heard.
According to one hadith, if somebody reads Surah Yaseen and Surah Was-Saaffaat on Friday and begs Allah for something, then their prayer is granted.
11. Reading it at night will forgive your sins.
The Prophet said, "Whoever recited Surah Yasin in the night seeking Allah’s pleasure, Allah would forgive him." Ibn Hibban, Darimi 3283/A, Abu Yala, Tabarani, Baihaqi & Ibn Mardawaih.
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Share your thoughts on the benefits of Surah Yaseen
Waqas Ahmad from Faisalabad on February 01, 2019:
A person on January 19, 2019:
Alhamdulillah Allah has helped me to memorize Surah Yaseen as well As Surahs Muzzamil Muddathir and the 30th Juz as well as a few others
Raja Muhammad Irfan on January 03, 2019:
Alhamdolillah Reading 14 times daily. Nothing like it......
Sunardi from Indonesia on December 30, 2018:
I heard from a scholar, reading yaaseen will make everything we do in life easy
Rizwan on October 08, 2018:
Rahim on August 18, 2018:
Surah Yasin is the heart of the Quran I read at night once and after fair prayer
hamza on May 11, 2018:
Jessica on February 11, 2018:
I get really bad anxiety and this really does help me I don't really understand why all the medicine the doctors gave me never helped but this did and I wish to convert into a Muslim.
Eman Abdallah Kamel from Egypt on January 09, 2018:
Yaasin is the hurt of holey Quran. Quran is in the hurt of believers.
Abdul Haadi from Lahore, Pakistan. on November 27, 2017:
siddiqa on September 19, 2017:
I love to read surah yaasin it is also very beneficial as I learnt on this website surah Yassin has a great translation , as all surahs do!
May allah send blessings upon everyone
Shahna on August 14, 2017:
I read surah yasin, surah mulk, surah muzammil, surah tariq every day in the morning. I know them by heart now.
hera on May 11, 2017:
Mash- Allah thanks you soo much for the information i'll start reading surah yaseen from today Insha-Allah and try memorize it as soon as imposible Insha-Allah
Ahmed Ibraheem on February 15, 2017:
From Today I'm going to start Not only Yaseen even Waqia and Nashrah.
May Allah gives me every opportunity to recite this without fail. (Amen)
Hassan Abdullah on January 07, 2017:
Alhamidulilah I recite Surat yaseen every morning together wit Surat milk b4 going out, but I'm recite it for purpose to pass my up coming exam, which I have d faith that ALMIGHT ALLAH is going to grand my request this year, and also pray to have a blissfully wife ameen
marem on November 13, 2016:
to read 70 times and all your unresolved problems will be resolved. it makes happy too.
MAUZIB on October 16, 2016:
May ALLAH GUIDE US THE PATH OF ISLAM .
WHEN I REACH OFFICE , I DAILY TRY TO READ YASEEN SHAREEF .
I REALLY FEEL PEACE OF MIND .
Ahsan khan on September 27, 2016:
Mash Allah what a Big blessing this SuraYaseen is , Thanks Allah
Forever on August 29, 2016:
its one of the best surah of quran , read it with the translation will definitely beneficial
ANONYMOUS.MUSLIMAH on August 09, 2016:
I'm so happy that you have taken the time to write this beautiful and informative article about the importance of Surah Yasin. Masha'allah it was VERY exciting and surprising for me. Subhana'allah, this article has motivated me to start reading Surah Yasin, Insha'Allah. Thank You so much for writing this article. It really helped! =D
Shanza kazmi on July 27, 2016:
Surah yaseen is one of the best surah. I truly belive in its blessing .bec.. i saw in my dream that i was reading a few verses of it. (surah yaseen)
May allah bless y0u.
Bovoaungarif on June 24, 2016:
I read it every day but two or three days I missed it. It is really Benefictful. Ya allah please fulfill my wishes and all of us in this website and who have commented good things. And those who recites Surat yaseen and all of he Muslims and mumeen in the world.
jokha seif on June 13, 2016:
I recite it everyday after salat fajr and salat maghrib
Surat yaseen is very important and all muslim should recite it everyday
High Flyer from Pakistan on June 09, 2016:
May Allah bless you!
ahmedbream on May 31, 2016:
شكرا جزيلا لك
ahmedbream on May 31, 2016:
ahmedbream on May 31, 2016:
afs amjad on May 23, 2016:
insha allah we should follow
Unknown on May 15, 2016:
I've already started reading surah yaseen I've got half of it left. Inshallah I'll finish quickly so I will know it by heart whenever I'll need it.
Thanks once again
shamina shahni on April 06, 2016:
I recite surah yaseen everyday 'll also continue for the rest of my life.INSHA'ALLAH.
H.M Lokman on April 04, 2016:
Gonna start reading and memorizing it from today....INSHA'ALLAH
Iqbal Ghani on February 21, 2016:
Inshallah I will recite Sura Yaseen on daily basis. Just pray for me so that I can continue it for the whole life.
Zubair Ahmed on January 27, 2016:
JZK'Allah for sharing this wonderful hub, Yes I used to read Yaseen before going to sleep, but just getting lazy now and go for the shorter surah's. InshaAllah I shall try to restart.
Maryam on January 04, 2016:
pls i need an islamic site where there are islamic teaching.
Jafar on October 20, 2015:
There is nothing like Surah-Yasin .O God! A great Thank to you for giving us Yasin and Islam ...
Hadiza on October 20, 2015:
Yaseen is very powerful. My brother after reading yaseen 41 for 41 days he immediately got a very good job. Masha Allah.
anon on September 26, 2015:
alhamdulillah. may Allah bless us everyday. o Allah, forgive me
Abu Abdullah on September 03, 2015:
None except one Hadith quoted above has a reference
Laeeka from Durban, South Africa on August 31, 2015:
Interestingly enough, last night I dreamed that I was asked to address a group of ladies on the benefits of Surah Yaseen. I was given the number 21 in a queue of speakers and was awaiting my turn. I log on to my Hubpages account tonight after a long while to see a notification that the thread on the conversation is increasing. Feels like meaningful coincidence but also divine timing.
Rashid on July 07, 2015:
Thank you so much with benefitting us all with this great information on reading Surah Yasin May Allah reward you greatly Ameen
Laeeka from Durban, South Africa on July 06, 2015:
A beautiful appraisal of this most auspicious Surah. Thank you for writing and sharing. Jazakallah.
Mohamed Hamza Hussain.S on June 01, 2015:
What Is The Easy Method To By Heart Surah Yaasin Please Let Me Know
Faiza on February 17, 2015:
I read every midnite
yasir siciid on February 10, 2015:
Yeah that's really because I'm Muslim scholar those are benefits of yaseen,so people have to make efforts in memorazing of this surah as soon as possible because our prophet pbuh has used against the 40 mushrikiin youths who surrounded his house after the meeting of mushrikiin leaders in the Darun-Nadwa.
Alwifitness on December 29, 2014:
Salamalekum Just as Saira asked, I would also love to see the references for the hadiths mentioned here. This is to be sure of the authenticity of those hadiths.
IMRAN on December 24, 2014:
ASSALAMWALEKUM DEAR ALL IT IS GUD TO HEAR THT V R REDING QURAN MAY ALLAH BLESS ALL OF US. AND V HAVE TO OFFER NAMAZ 5 TIME DAILY ..AAMIN
Saira on December 08, 2014:
Salaam - please can you include ALL the references for the hadith you mention - as many of them do not have a source jzk
Aliya jana on November 08, 2014:
Salaam, i have been told that reading 'zalika takdirul azeem' will really benefit u in this and that world. I want to kmow the actual meaning of it?
bashir ahmed. on October 09, 2014:
to BiBiAyesha may I suggest you that may be salve your problem that is you ought to search google site about how I came to islam and also translations of sura yaseen insha allah you will definitely salve your problem.
ibby on September 14, 2014:
blessing to the prophet muhammad peace be upon him
shahina on September 12, 2014:
What benefit n reward will get reading seven momeen nwhat to read for family problem after marriage mother in law n husband love n rizk n mny other pls guide me
zainab abid on September 07, 2014:
JAZAK ALLAH....i will surely read it everyday & try to memorize it..
lamin colley on August 13, 2014:
I can't read the Quran but am usin the internet to learn how to recite surahs one by one so I need prayers from all.
sam on August 13, 2014:
Surah Yaseen is powerful! I'm not even muslim but read Surah Yaseen and was blessed by a man named Yaseen when very ill with heart problems. It healed my heart. This surah has spiritual power!
Muhammad Ali from Lahore, Pakistan on August 05, 2014:
May Allah bless you with the best of everything in your life. Amen. Your faith in Almighty is an inspiration and role model for others. Your Hubs are very nice.
Muhammad Ali from Lahore, Pakistan on August 05, 2014:
Thanks for sharing this information,I am really impressed.
yankuba baldeh on July 27, 2014:
May all mathy bless us with his heven aljana an may allah solve our problam i will read it everyday insallah may allah ans to our prayes
firstname.lastname@example.org on July 17, 2014:
kabirat. I do read but not everyday. but now that know the important, I'll be reading it everyday isha Allah
Johnk28 on July 16, 2014:
Some really quality blog posts on this internet site , saved to fav. deedgadebbdd
Amin on July 15, 2014:
Asalamwalikom, I am wondering if someone is about to get two serious surgeries in the head.... Can reading the yaseen surah help In shaa Allah ?
ahmed wondie on June 19, 2014:
Masha allah jezakelah heyer keep it up on
sulainah Adams on June 12, 2014:
May Allah reward you for that imformation
zainee arish on June 09, 2014:
Jazak allah khair
Mariam Adam on June 03, 2014:
Masha Allah, shukran Jaziira to all Muslim brother and sisters for your contribution. May Allah grand us all Hannah.
Mohamed on May 29, 2014:
Thank you all muslims around the world.
sumaya begum khan on April 19, 2014:
Slm does anybody know of a super powerful dua to read to make an enemy dissapear for good from this country, explain it to me in detail please, and I heard about sura yaseen with the 7 mubeens, will it help me, how do I do it, must I mention this persons name in it. Pls help me Jazahkallah Ameen.
Bibi Ayesha on April 19, 2014:
Salaam does anybody know of a very powerful dua to read to make a non muslim man a muslim, I am a divorcee, single lady age 44, lost my home and all my assetts due to husband gambling on the horses, met an awesome decent man, know him thru family for 15 yrs, what powerful dua can I read for him to become muslim, SOMEONE PLS sent me this dua in english please, also what dua can I make that is very very powerful for this man to accept me, I will only marry him if he becomes muslim, under no circumstances will I marry him if he does not become muslim, please sent me powerful duas and does someone know of a super powerful moulana number in jhb that doesn't ask for money please.
ABDALJALAAL MAHAMAD on April 15, 2014:
ALLAHU AKBAR ALLAH IS THE MOST HIGH MAY BLESS US ALL AND KEEP KHAIR IN OUR HEARTS
ANSAR MOHAMMED MUTTAM, on April 11, 2014:
MASHA ALLAH I AM READING ALL THE DAY IN MORNING & EVENING ...EVERY ONE SHOULD READ ONLY IT TAKE 5 MINS ONLY
Fahad on April 11, 2014:
Basheer Ahmed on March 21, 2014:
Reading Sura Yaseen seven mubeens as taught by the holy teachers I accept and some events those I don't understand very very strange. so that Iwant to understand it clearly.Please ;who will
help me to know such strange things and how to read sura yaseen seven mubeens properly?Thanking you in anticipation.
munni on March 08, 2014:
thank u very much..........
fatima on February 19, 2014:
JazakAllah Khair for this beautiful info...
zaffer ahmad makhdoomi on February 05, 2014:
i am recites Surah Yaseen every day inshallah : allah kashmir ko azad karey
Akhter on January 30, 2014:
Good article though all references are missing. This is not our tradition.
jazeel on January 30, 2014:
Thanks for the information. May allah bless you!
Yousuf Khan on January 06, 2014:
Brother Nadeem I am still waiting for your answer which I haven't received?
yumn (author) on December 09, 2013:
@ Nadeem Arshed: You are most welcome, brother.
@Yousuf Khan: Ok brother, I will try to look it up and will get back to you soon, iA.
Yousuf Khan on December 09, 2013:
If you read surah Yaseen after everysalalh that's five times a day for forty
days what is the ahadith on this please could you enlighten my question?
Yousuf. 0781 805 8555
Nadeem Arshed on December 08, 2013:
Reciting Sura Yaseen really makes you heart light. Thanks for the info
yumn (author) on November 25, 2013:
Awwww, thank you too! - Yumn :)
gyt7u on November 24, 2013:
just want to say thanx to ymmmmmm
yumn (author) on November 13, 2013:
@Adama Sey: Jazakallah, for your kind words! May Allah reward us all in the pursuit of knowledge!
yumn (author) on November 13, 2013:
@Abdul: Yes Brother, when we ask Dua, we must ask it with the trust and hope in Allah that He will grant us our Duas. If you ask of Him with doubt in your heart, why would you expect Him to fulfil your Dua? Ask with the conviction that Allah will answer you...Thus, when you follow your Dua with a contentment and relief in your heart, rest assured, Allah will make it come true.
Adama Sey on November 11, 2013:
Alhamdulellaah! This is very good Brother it's teaching us a lot. May Allah bless you.
Abdul on November 07, 2013:
Be reliefed after your dua for acceptance.Every one is reliefed and hopeful after his dua but knowing that relief helps helps with dua acceptance is more beneficial.After
yumn (author) on September 14, 2013:
Wa aleikum Salam, TurQuoiseMuslimah! You are very welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
yumn (author) on September 14, 2013:
Thank you @quranteacheronline and @Ibrahimsuwo! Very nice tips and info!
TurQuoiseMuslimah on September 14, 2013:
Assalamu Alaykum sister
Thank you for this very informative article on the benefits of Suratul Yaseen!
Ibrahim suwo on August 22, 2013:
Also it said that, Surah Yaseen has got seven (7) Mubeen. Any one who recites this Surah and keeping starts again after every Mubeen, then after comlpeting the whole Surah , recite Darood(Allahuma salli ala Muhammad.........) eleven times, all one's desires are fulfilled.
quran teacher online on August 19, 2013:
Salam, JazakAllah it a nice post on Surah Yaseen. Not only memorization, translation and Tafseer of Surah Yaseen should be arranged, so that extract of the Surah could be understood.
yumn (author) on August 10, 2013:
Wa Alaikum Salam, Mathew James! You are most welcome. Indeed equal and equivalent are not the same. Come again soon!
Mathew James on August 08, 2013:
assalam alaikum yumn, thank you for the above clarification regarding the the word equivalent. the concept of being equal is totally different. again, thanks for your clarification.
yumn (author) on August 07, 2013:
Thank you everyone, for your beautiful words! Sorry I haven't been active lately - I had to take my Ramadan break! Tomorrow Thu-08-Aug is most probably Eid-ul-Fitr, Muslims brace yourself for a joyful celebration....and watch this space, I plan to write more inspirational hubs.
To the commentor who asked how reading Surah Yaseen can be equal to or better than reading Qur'an: You are right - reading just one Surah cannot possibly be equal to reading the entire Qur'an, right? But the word used in the hadith is 'equivalent', not 'equal'. There is a difference. Besides, it is simply to show the immense benefit, importance and weight of Surah Yaseen that the hadith is worded as such. Furthermore, some people say this particular hadith is a weak one, and therefore not reliable. However - regardless of the above, it is undeniable that the rewards and benefits of reading Surah Yaseen are countless and one should endeavour to memorize and internalize it to earn the Mercy of the Most Merciful One. Don't you agree?
To all those who have memorized Surah Yaseen: Masha Allah!!! You have done such a great thing. I wish to be among those who memorize Surah Yaseen too...I will soon publish tips on how to memorize Surahs fast, In sha Allah.
Assalam Alaikum everyone! May Allah bless you all!
Taufique on August 06, 2013:
Alhamdulillah I read it everyday and I memorized
Anonymous on August 01, 2013:
This article has inspired me so much. I am a young 15 year old girl learning so much about my religion and this article was perfect and interesting. Ma'shallah. I hope to learn and memorize Surah Yaseen
Adama on July 22, 2013:
I want to start reading an memorizing it inshalla
shoaib on July 22, 2013:
I read it every day, want to memorise it soon, Inshallah. Allah Kareem.
nabiha on July 21, 2013:
I have tried it. It helps a person in times of difficulty. No doubt
smingam on July 21, 2013:
Mashaallah subhanallah.May Allah Bless you for your kind efforts.