Surah Ad-DukhanBenefits & Virtues
Ad-Dukhan is a 59-verse Meccan surah that mentions the blessed night in which the Quran was revealed, and warns of the Day of Judgment.
What this surah teaches
- 1The Quran was sent down on a blessed night.
- 2A warning of the day when the sky brings visible smoke.
- 3The story of Pharaoh's people and the Children of Israel.
- 4The contrasting ends of the God-fearing and the sinners.
Popular claims to treat with caution
These are often repeated online, but they are weak, disputed, or we could not trace them to a reliable source. They are listed so you can recognise them, not as established virtue.
Whoever recites Ha-Mim Ad-Dukhan on Friday night is forgiven, and seventy thousand angels seek forgiveness for him.
Two reports in Jami' at-Tirmidhi (2888 and 2889) say this, and both are graded weak (da'if), with al-Tirmidhi himself criticising the chain. The surah is worth reading, but this reward is not established.
How to read this page
We keep three things apart: what the Quran itself says, what is reported in hadith (with its collection and grading), and what is only popular practice. A virtue report describes a recommended deed and does not make it obligatory. For rulings or personal practice, ask a qualified scholar. Our approach is explained on the about page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of reading Surah Ad-Dukhan?
Ad-Dukhan is a 59-verse Meccan surah that mentions the blessed night in which the Quran was revealed, and warns of the Day of Judgment. This page does not list a specific reward as established, so it focuses on what the surah itself teaches.
Are the hadith about Surah Ad-Dukhan authentic?
Some are and some are not. This page separates well-attested reports from popular claims that are weak or that we could not trace to a reliable source: Whoever recites Ha-Mim Ad-Dukhan on Friday night is forgiven, and seventy thousand angels seek forgiveness for him.
Is it obligatory to recite Surah Ad-Dukhan on a particular day or time?
No. Virtue reports describe what is recommended or reported, not an obligation. Obligatory recitation is limited to Al-Fatiha in the prayer. For personal practice, consult a qualified scholar.