Surah Al-HashrBenefits & Virtues
Al-Hashr is a 24-verse Medinan surah that recounts the expulsion of Banu Nadir, and closes with verses listing several Names of Allah.
What this surah teaches
- 1The expulsion of Banu Nadir and the rules for distributing the spoils.
- 2Support for the Muhajirun and the Ansar, and the praise of those who prefer others over themselves.
- 3That the Quran would humble a mountain if it were sent down upon it.
- 4The closing verses (59:22-24), which describe Allah by many of His beautiful Names.
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 A'udhu billahis-Sami'il-'Alim and the last three verses of Al-Hashr in the morning will have seventy thousand angels pray for him until evening.
Recorded in Jami' at-Tirmidhi (2922) from Ma'qil ibn Yasar, and graded weak (da'if). The verses themselves are well worth reflecting on, but we do not present this reward as 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 Al-Hashr?
Al-Hashr is a 24-verse Medinan surah that recounts the expulsion of Banu Nadir, and closes with verses listing several Names of Allah. This page does not list a specific reward as established, so it focuses on what the surah itself teaches.
Are the hadith about Surah Al-Hashr 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 A'udhu billahis-Sami'il-'Alim and the last three verses of Al-Hashr in the morning will have seventy thousand angels pray for him until evening.
Is it obligatory to recite Surah Al-Hashr 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.