The ruling on mentioning the virtues of surahs without valid evidence
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Question:
Abu 'Abdullah says: I read a book on the virtues of the surahs of the Noble Qur'an, which began with al-Baqarah and ended with al-Nas. For example, it spoke about Surat Tabaarak and its virtue, Surat al-Kahf and its virtue, and the other surahs.
Answer:
Yes, some surahs have virtues mentioned for them, such as Surat Tabaarak and Surat al-Fatihah. It was also mentioned that Surat al-Ikhlas is equal to one-third of the Qur'an, and there are mentions of the virtue of the Qur'an in general. Therefore, mentioning the virtue of every surah requires evidence; it requires valid evidence from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). As for evidence that is not valid, it is not mentioned. Also, it was reported that a man compiled the virtues of all the surahs in a book, and they criticized him for that. He said, "I saw people turning away from the Qur'an, so I wanted to encourage them." This is not permissible. Lying about the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) in order to encourage people is not permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Abu 'Abdullah says: I read a book on the virtues of the surahs of the Noble Qur'an, which began with al-Baqarah and ended with al-Nas. For example, it spoke about Surat Tabaarak and its virtue, Surat al-Kahf and its virtue, and the other surahs.
Answer:
Yes, some surahs have virtues mentioned for them, such as Surat Tabaarak and Surat al-Fatihah. It was also mentioned that Surat al-Ikhlas is equal to one-third of the Qur'an, and there are mentions of the virtue of the Qur'an in general. Therefore, mentioning the virtue of every surah requires evidence; it requires valid evidence from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). As for evidence that is not valid, it is not mentioned. Also, it was reported that a man compiled the virtues of all the surahs in a book, and they criticized him for that. He said, "I saw people turning away from the Qur'an, so I wanted to encourage them." This is not permissible. Lying about the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) in order to encourage people is not permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/029 — archive.org (2:54)
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