Best Surahs to Read in Ramadan
The month of Ramadan softens the heart in a way that no other month of the year can. There is a calmness in the days, the nights seem quieter, and there is a softness in the air. Every Ramadan, I automatically return to certain Surahs. These are the Surahs that make my nights beautiful, soothe my heart, and remind me that Ramadan is truly a special blessing.
I have spent many Ramadans in different places, sometimes at home praying, sometimes in the atmosphere of a mosque, sometimes on a rooftop looking at the sky. Everywhere these Surahs have brought the same kind of coolness to my heart. That is why I want to share the same Surahs with you, hoping that they will make your Ramadan better too.
Surah Al-Baqarah
The Surah that brings peace to the home
I felt the effect of Surah Al-Baqarah when I started reciting it little by little every day during Ramadan. It is long, but when you read it calmly, your heart feels strangely light.
One Ramadan, I used to read a part of it every night. Gradually, the atmosphere of the house changed, my heart became calm, and sometimes it felt as if there was a protection around me. It is also mentioned in the Hadith that the devil does not enter a house where Surah Al-Baqarah is read. I felt this myself.
If you want your house to be blessed and your heart to be at peace, then you must read Surah Al-Baqarah in Ramadan, even if you read it a little every day.
Surah Al-Mulk
The companion Surah of the nights
Surah Al-Mulk is my daily habit, but its effectiveness is felt differently during Ramadan. Once, I was sitting on the roof and reading it. The sky was completely clear. When I read the verses about the creation of the sky, I felt as if the sky was witnessing in front of me.
This Surah provides protection from the punishment of the grave, and this is what makes it perfect for nights. If there is one Surah that soothes the heart when recited at night in Ramadan, it is Surah Al-Mulk.
Surah Yas
A Surah that supports the heart
Surah Yas is a Surah that strengthens the heart even on difficult days. Reciting it in Ramadan feels like you have returned home. There is a strange softness in its recitation.
One Ramadan, I was reciting Surah Yas while sitting in the mosque after Asr. The sunlight was coming in through the window. When I finished the Surah, the burden on my heart felt light as if all my worries had disappeared.
Reciting Surah Yas after Fajr or before Iftar in Ramadan brings deep peace to the heart.
Surah Ar-Rahman
A Surah that reminds me of blessings
If there is one Surah that brings tears to my eyes, it is Surah Ar-Rahman. When I first heard it in Taraweeh, my heart felt strangely broken and then reconnected. “So which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?” has a different effect in the state of fasting.
This Surah reminds us of the small and big blessings. Water, food, health, family, and every breath of life are valued more. Reciting Surah Ar-Rahman shortly before breaking the fast in Ramadan brings a strange spiritual joy.
Surah Al-Qadr
The Secret of Odd Nights
Surah Al-Qadr is short, but it has the power to change your entire life. I always recite it in the last ten nights of Ramadan. Every time I recite it, I remember the night when the Quran was revealed, a night that is better than a thousand months.
Once, during the last nights of Qiyaam, when this Surah was recited, it felt as if a light was filling my heart. The very thought of the angels descending makes a person devote himself to worship.
Surah Al-Qadr reminds you of how precious these nights are.
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and Al-Nas
Three Surahs That Give Protection
I started reciting these three Surahs with importance when I realized their effects. By reciting them three times in the morning and evening, a person feels light and secure throughout the day.
In Ramadan, I recite these three Surahs after every prayer. One night after Taraweeh, when I recited them, a peace descended in my heart that stayed with me throughout the day. These Surahs are short, but their meanings are very big.
If you want to keep your heart light and secure every day, then these three Surahs are the best.
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A powerful Surah on Friday
Surah Al-Kahf has a great virtue of reciting on Friday. Its effect increases even more during Ramadan. I have recited it in many places, sometimes in the corner of the mosque, sometimes on the front porch of my house, and once while traveling. Every time, it seems that this Surah gives me exactly the message that I need at that time.
This Surah reminds one of patience, faith, and the reality of the world. Since Ramadan itself is a month of self-reflection, Surah Al-Kahf reinforces this practice.
Why are these Surahs important in Ramadan?
Each Surah has a different benefit. Some provide protection, some provide peace, some bring gratitude, and some increase the desire for worship. Ramadan is not just about being hungry, but also about healing the heart. It is a month of renewing one’s relationship with Allah.
These Surahs have been with me in various Ramadans in my life. I am sure that they will bring light and blessings in your Ramadan as well.
Read slowly, read with understanding, and read from the heart. The Quran becomes the best companion of a person in Ramadan.
FAQs
Which Surah to recite in Ramadan?
Surah Al Baqarah, Surah Yaseen, Surah Ar Rahman and Surah Al Qadr are among the best Surahs to recite in Ramadan for peace and blessings.
Which Surah is most loved by Allah?
Surah Al Ikhlas is known as one of the most beloved Surahs to Allah because it beautifully explains His Oneness.
What are the 5 Surahs to recite daily?
Surah Al Mulk, Surah Yaseen, Surah Al Waqiah, Surah Ar Rahman and the three Qul Surahs are commonly recited daily for protection and blessings.
Which dua never gets rejected?
The dua made in sujood, the dua of a fasting person at iftar time, and the dua made during the last third of the night are never rejected by Allah.
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