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What are the authentic hadiths regarding the virtue of reciting these surahs (al-Baqarah, Ya Sin, al-Mulk, al-Ikhlas, and the two protective surahs)?

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What are the authentic hadiths regarding the virtue of reciting these surahs: al-Baqarah, Ya Sin, al-Mulk, al-Ikhlas, and the two protective surahs?

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Yes. As for al-Baqarah, it has been reported that it is the peak of the Qur'an. Allah is the Greatest. It has also been reported that the devil flees from the house in which Surah al-Baqarah is recited, and that the "batil" (falsehood) cannot endure it. Yes. It has also been reported that it will come on the Day of Resurrection, along with Surah al-Imran, like two clouds, two banners, or two flocks of birds, arguing on behalf of their owner on the Day of Resurrection. As for Surah Ya Sin, it has been reported that it is recited for the one who is dying, in the process of death; it is recited near him so that he hears it and is reminded of repentance and the testimony that there is no god but Allah. It also brings about good hope in Allah the Exalted when he hears it; he dies with good hope in Allah the Exalted. As for Surah al-Ikhlas, it has been reported that it is equivalent to one-third of the Qur'an in terms of reward and recompense, due to what it contains of the attributes of the Lord, Glorified and Exalted is He.
Likewise, the two protective surahs, due to what they contain of seeking refuge in Allah from the evils of creation and the evils and whispers of the devils, are two great surahs. It is recommended to recite these three surahs and Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, and to repeat the three surahs three times after Fajr and after Maghrib. As for the other prayers, they are recited once, after reciting Ayat al-Kursi. Yes. May Allah reward you.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما الصحيح من الأحاديث في فضل قراءة هذه السور (البقرة ويس والملك والإخلاص والمعوذتين)؟ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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