Surah Muhammad

It was revealed in Medina and it deals with the topic of fighting in the cause of Allah. The surah is named after the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who is mentioned in the first verse.

According to some sources, reciting this surah has many benefits and rewards for the believers. Some of these benefits are:

- The person who recites this surah will have his thirst quenched by the drink from the rivers of Paradise.

- The person who recites this surah will never have doubts about his religion and will not fall into disbelief and polytheism. A thousand angels will send salutations to his grave after his death.

- The person who recites this surah will be placed under the protection of Allah and His Prophet (peace be upon him)². When he arises from his grave, whichever way he turns, he will see the blessed face of the Prophet (peace be upon him)².

- If this surah is written and kept as a talisman, it protects a person, whether he is asleep or awake, from all evils and problems. It is also a safety from insanity.

- If a person recites this surah regularly and prays for a baby boy, Allah will bless him with a baby boy.