Surah Ya-Seen (Arabic: سورة يس ) is the 36th 'chapter' of the Qur'an with 83 ayat, and was revealed in the holy city of Makkah.

This Surah is memorized by many Muslims and is read by some at religious ceremonies - for example it is often recited at funeral services and ceremonies in remembrance of the dead, though the validity of this practise is disputed. ^*

One reason for the basis of this action is a Hadith, in which the Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said, that if everything in the world had a heart, the Qur'an's heart would be Surah Ya-Seen - however, the hadith is regarded by the majority of muslim hadith scholars to be mawdoo or fabricated. ^*

Nevertheless, there is evidence for reciting this surah for the dying as opposed to the dead. In addition, there are some authentic hadith which mention the virtues of reciting this particular surah ^*.

External links

• The Noble Qur'an translation (interpretation of the meanings of - Surah Ya-sin) — Arabic text with English translation

Sura

سورة يس | Ya sîn | Surat Yaasiin | Yasîn | Soera Ya Sin