---
title: "The Virtue of Surah Al-Baqarah and Ayat Al-Kursi: 7 Authentic Documented Hadiths"
description: "The virtue of Surah Al-Baqarah with authentic evidence: driving away the devil, the pinnacle of the Quran, and Ayat Al-Kursi. 7 documented hadiths from Islam Web with the narrator and the degree of the hadith."
url: "https://iqraairtqi.com/en/blogs/the-virtue-of-surah-al-baqarah-and-ayat-al-kursi-7-authentic-documented-hadiths"
date: "2026-09-15T07:52:20+00:00"
---

# The Virtue of Surah Al-Baqarah and Ayat Al-Kursi: 7 Authentic Documented Hadiths

\[whiteboard\]

- 🏠 **Protection of the House:** "Indeed, the devil flees from the house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited" (Narrated by Muslim).
- 👑 **The Pinnacle of the Quran:** Al-Baqarah is the highest and greatest surah of the Quran, as described by the Prophet ﷺ.
- 🛡️ **Ayat Al-Kursi:** Whoever recites it after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death.
- 🌙 **The Last Two Verses:** "Whoever recites them at night will be sufficient for him" (Agreed upon).

\[/whiteboard\] <div class="whiteboard-box" style="margin-bottom:24px;">**📚 Series of Virtues of the Surahs:**

- [Index: Virtues of the Quranic Surahs (What is Authentic and What is Not)](/blogs/فضائل-السور-القرآنية-الأحاديث-الصحيحة)
- [The Virtue of Surah Al-Kahf on Friday](/blogs/فضل-سورة-الكهف-يوم-الجمعة)
- [The Virtue of Surah Al-Mulk](/blogs/فضل-سورة-الملك-تبارك)

</div>Why Specifically Surah Al-Baqarah? The Status and Reason
--------------------------------------------------------

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest surah in the Holy Quran, and the Prophet ﷺ has attributed to it descriptions that have not been mentioned for others, including that it is "the pinnacle of the Quran," meaning its highest and most noble. This virtue is not only in reward but also in its practical impact on the home and the self, as the following hadiths clarify.

> From Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Do not make your houses graves, for the devil flees from the house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited." — Narrated by Muslim. [Source: Islam Web](https://www.islamweb.net/ar/fatwa/137848/)

> From the Prophet ﷺ: "Indeed, everything has a pinnacle, and the pinnacle of the Quran is Surah Al-Baqarah." — Authenticated by Al-Hakim and graded as good by Al-Albani. [Source: Islam Web](https://www.islamweb.net/ar/fatwa/137848/)

7 Authentic Documented Hadiths on the Virtue of the Surah
---------------------------------------------------------

These hadiths are arranged as they appeared in the source, with the narrator and the chain of transmission, without any additions or alterations in wording.

<table class="table table-bordered"><thead><tr><th>\#</th><th>Subject of the Hadith</th><th>Narrator</th><th>Chain of Transmission</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Driving the Devil from the House</td><td>Abu Huraira</td><td>Authentic Muslim</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>The Two Bright Ones (Al-Baqarah and Al-Imran) will come on the Day of Resurrection like two clouds</td><td>Abu Umamah</td><td>Narrated by Muslim</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>"Recite Al-Baqarah, for taking it is a blessing and leaving it is a regret"</td><td>Abu Umamah</td><td>Narrated by Muslim</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>The Pinnacle of the Quran</td><td>-</td><td>Authenticated by Al-Hakim and graded as good by Al-Albani</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>The Last Two Verses are sufficient for whoever recites them at night</td><td>Abu Mas'ud</td><td>Agreed upon (Bukhari and Muslim)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Ayat Al-Kursi after every prayer leads to Paradise</td><td>-</td><td>Narrated by Al-Nasa'i, authenticated by Al-Albani</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>The last two verses of Al-Baqarah were revealed from a treasure beneath the Throne</td><td>An-Nu'man bin Bashir</td><td>Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi, authenticated by Al-Albani</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Ayat Al-Kursi: Why is it the Greatest Verse in the Quran?

> From Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, from the Prophet ﷺ: "Whoever recites Ayat Al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death." — Narrated by Al-Nasa'i, authenticated by Al-Albani. [Source: Islam Web](https://www.islamweb.net/ar/fatwa/137848/)

If you want to ponder it verse by verse instead of just acknowledging its virtue, the article [Pondering Ayat Al-Kursi: The Greatest Verse in the Quran](/blogs/تدبر-آية-الكرسي) on our blog explains it meaning by meaning.

How to Instill This Virtue in Your Children’s Memorization?
-----------------------------------------------------------

- **Make it a Daily Recitation:** Start with the last two verses before sleeping; they are easy to memorize and have great rewards.
- **Link Memorization with Virtue:** When teaching the child Ayat Al-Kursi, mention the authentic hadith associated with it so they understand the value of what they are memorizing, not just rote memorization.
- **Regular Follow-up:** A specialized teacher who corrects the pronunciation and Tajweed while memorizing a surah of this length prevents mistakes from becoming ingrained over time.

<div class="faq-section">#### Frequently Asked Questions

<div class="faq-item">**Q: Does the hadith about driving the devil mean playing an audio recording of the surah?**A: The apparent meaning of the hadith is that the family members should recite it, not just play a recording, although listening to the Quran generally has reward and blessings.

</div><div class="faq-item">**Q: How long does it take to memorize Surah Al-Baqarah completely?**A: It varies according to the age of the student and their consistency, but with a structured daily memorization method with a specialized teacher, it can be accomplished in a few months with thorough revision.

</div><div class="faq-item">**Q: Is the hadith "Whoever recites Surah Al-Baqarah in his house, the devil will not approach him for three days" authentic?**A: The established authentic hadith states that the devil flees from the house in which the surah is recited without specifying a certain number of days in this wording.

</div></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:35px 0;padding:24px;background:#f0f7f4;border-radius:16px;">Ready to start with a specialist teacher from Iqraa Irtaqii Academy?

[Book a free trial lesson on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/97466657295)</div>