Tafsir of Surah Al-Hijr

The third question of Fatwa no. 4683

A: The Seven Oft-recited Verses mentioned in Allah’s Saying (which means):Surah Al-Hijr, 15: 87 And indeed, We have bestowed upon you seven of Al-Mathâni (seven repeatedly recited Verses), (i.e. Sûrat Al-Fâtihah) and the Grand Qur’ân. are Surah Al-Fatihah. It is reportedby Al-Bukhari on the authority of Abu Sa‘id ibn Al-Mu‘alla that he said: While I was praying, the Prophet (peace be upon him) passed by me and called me, but I did not go to him until I had finished the prayer. Then, I went to him, and he asked, “What prevented you from coming to me?” I said, “I was praying.” He said, “Did Allah not say:Surah Al-Anfal, 8: 24 Answer Allâh (by obeying Him) and (His) Messenger when he (صلى الله عليه وسلم) calls you ” Then he said, “Shall I tell you of the greatest Surah in the Qur’an before I leave the Masjid?” When the Prophet (peace be upon him) was about to leave the Masjid, I reminded him. He said: “Al-Hamdu-Lillahi Rabbi-l-‘Alamin [i.e. All praise and thanks are Allâh’s, the Lord of the ‘Alamîn (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)] (i.e. Surah Al-Fatihah) It is Al-Sab‘-ul-Mathany (Seven Oft-repeated Ayahs) and the Grand Qur’an which has been given to me.”

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