Here in our article we will discuss in explanation the benefits of Surah Buruj.
Also read: Surah Tariq and Surah Al Ala
Introduction Surah Buruj
Surah Burooj is a Meccan surah, according to the consensus of scholars, meaning it was revealed before the migration of the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, to Medina.
It has been reported that its revelation to the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was before the revelation of Surah At-Tin, and after the revelation of Surah Al-Shams.
As for its order in revelation, it is the twenty-seventh surah. As for its arrangement in the Uthmani Quran, it is the eighty-fifth surah.
The number of verses in Surah Buruj are twenty-two.
The Surah is located in Part 30, which is the last part in the order of the Quran.
Surah Burooj is one of the surahs that begins with an oath in its first verse.
The Benefits of Surah Al Buruj
On the authority of Abu Abdullah, peace be upon him, he said: “Whoever recites Surah Buruj in an obligatory prayer, then it is Surah of the Prophets, his gathering and standing will be with the prophets, messengers, and the righteous.”
As it was reported from the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, his saying: “Whoever recites this Surah, Allah will give him a reward equivalent to the number of ten good deeds for everyone who gathered on Friday and for everyone who gathered on the Day of Arafat, and reciting it saves one from fears and adversity. And he, may Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him and his family, said: “Whoever reads it will have a great reward and be safe from fears and adversity.”
It was reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him and his family, used to recite the Surah Buruj during the evening meal.
The Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, also often ordered the recitation of the two surahs, namely, Al-Sama’a, Al-Tariq, and Al-Samaa with the Zodiac in the evening prayer.
It was also reported on the authority of Jabir bin Samra that he saw the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, reading from this surah at noon and afternoon many times. Jaber was also reported as saying, quoting the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, that he said to Muadh. “Recite with them the evening prayer, praising the name of your Most High Lord, and the night when it covers, and the sky full of constellations.”
As it was reported on the authority of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace: “Whenever he mentioned the people of the trenches, he would seek refuge from the hardship of calamity.” All these hadiths explain the benefits of Surah Buruj.
It was mentioned in Al-Misbah regarding the virtue of Surah Al Buruj that whoever recites it before sleeping and in his bed, it will be preserved for him.
Or when he wants to leave his house, she will be a guard for him, his family, and his money as well.
Reciting from the beginning of the surah to the Almighty’s saying: “The people of the furrows have been killed” [Al-Buruj 4] suffices one from the evil of wasps.
Reciting Surah Al Buruj over water and drinking it will protect him, Allah willing, from any harm that may befall him. This is where Al-Misbah’s words end.
One of the virtues of Surah Al-Buruj is that it descends on the jinn and devils like fire that devours them, so whoever wants to protect himself from them must constantly recite it.
Lessons of Surah Burooj
One of the most prominent lessons learned about the Surah Buruj is a warning and warning to every arrogant and conceited person, that Allah is stronger than everything.
Allah is also able to protect the weak and defeat the oppressors and infidels, and He is a warning to them against their continued harm to Muslims.
Surat Al Buruj also conveys and encourages a person to be brave and not to be afraid, and to undertake any difficulty relying on Allah Almighty.
Surah Buruj also emphasizes that Allah is the savior and protector from every evil that may befall humans. It also warns that polytheists and infidels are similar in thinking and tyranny, regardless of the difference in time and place.
It also indicates that injustice must be represented by individuals and rulers who have followers who follow them, and this is a universal matter until the Day of Judgment.
Every person must also be certain that repentance and returning to Allah is the only way to salvation in this life and in the afterlife.
It is also necessary for every Muslim who believes in Allah to be steadfast, not to retreat or compromise, and not to be afraid, for he is upon the clear truth.
Surah Buruj also confirms that Allah’s will is inevitably effective over the affairs of the entire universe, and no creature will be able to change it.
Importance
The Surah revolves around the story of the people of the groove, the role of a young boy in it, and how an entire town was guided by his hands.
Strength and significance are not based on age or size, but rather in the strength of faith that an individual possesses, and how he will influence those around him positively.
It is also obligatory for every Muslim to resist every oppressor and slanderer, to proclaim the truth, and to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong, to the best of his ability.
Muslims must raise their children from a young age on the right religion and firm belief, so that they will be a source of pride and asset to their nation.
The Surah Buruj also contains good news for the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and for the Muslims that victory is near, no matter how long the time of tyranny lasts.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we have explained the virtue of Surah Buruj and the advantages it has. We also mentioned how Surah Al Burooj can bring us benefits and lessons in our lives, and we ask Allah Almighty to help us all to understand and reflect on the meanings of His Mighty Book.