Surah Abasa

This Surah has 42 verses and it was revealed in Makkah.

1. Imam as-Sadiq (a.s.) said: Whoever recites “Abasa wa Tawalla” (Surah Abasa) and “Izash Shamso Kuwirrat” (Surah Takwir) will abide with prestige and high position under the shade of Allah’s mercy and His Kindness in Paradise, and it is not much for Allah, if Allah wills.

2. The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.) said: Whoever recites this Surah would come out of his grave on the Day of Judgment laughing, happy and joyful.

Surah ‘Abasa (He Frowned)

This Surah has 42 verses and it was revealed in Makkah. It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that the person who recites this Surah will come out of his grave laughing on the Day of Resurrection.

Writing this Surah as a talisman on deerskin and keeping it in one’s possession makes one successful in all his endeavours. If it is recited during a journey, then the traveller will return home safely. Whoever recites this Surah with Surah at-Takweer will be under the shade of the Holy Prophet (S) in Jannah.

i) Whoso recites this surah would come out from his grave happy and smiling on the day of reckoning and have prestige and high position under the mercy of Allah in paradise.

ii) To have a safe and protected journey recite this surah at the beginning of the journey.