Surah al-Mulk Benefits: Protection in the Grave (Authentic Hadith)
Surah al-Mulk, also called Tabarak, is the 67th surah of the Quran, with thirty verses. Several authentic hadiths mention its virtues.
تَبَٰرَكَ ٱلَّذِي بِيَدِهِ ٱلۡمُلۡكُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيۡءٖ قَدِيرٌ ﴿١﴾
Authentic virtues
- It intercedes until its reader is forgiven. "A surah of the Quran of thirty verses interceded for a man until he was forgiven: Tabarak alladhi biyadihil-mulk" (Abu Dawud 1400, at-Tirmidhi 2891; graded hasan).
- It protects from the punishment of the grave. "Surat al-Mulk is the protector from the punishment of the grave" (an-Nasa'i in al-Kubra; graded hasan by al-Albani in Sahih at-Targhib 1475).
- The Prophet ﷺ recited it every night. He would not sleep until he had recited Alif Lam Mim Tanzil (as-Sajdah) and Tabarak (at-Tirmidhi 2892; graded sahih by al-Albani).
How to benefit from it
Recite it every night, after Maghrib or before sleeping. Reflect on its themes: Allah's perfect dominion, the test of life and death ("to test which of you is best in deeds", 67:2), and the regret of those who did not listen. You can read it with an Urdu, Pashto or English translation and listen to Sheikh Al-Sudais on our Surah al-Mulk page.
Note: some popular claims about Surah al-Mulk (such as specific numbers of angels or rewards) are not supported by authentic narrations. Stick to what is authentic.