Ayatul Kursi: The Throne Verse – Complete Arabic Text, Transliteration, English & Urdu Translation, Tafsir and Daily Spiritual Benefits

What is Ayatul Kursi and Why Is It Called the Greatest Verse in the Quran?

Ayatul Kursi is the 255th verse of Surah Al-Baqarah, also known as ayat al kursi, ayat ul kursi, آیه الکرسی, الايه الكرسي or ايه الكرسي in different languages. Muslims around the world call it the Throne Verse or Verse of the Throne because it speaks about Allah’s magnificent Kursi that covers the heavens and the earth. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself said this is the greatest verse in the entire Holy Quran.

When you recite Ayatul Kursi, you remind yourself that Allah is Al-Hayy (the Ever-Living) and Al-Qayyum (the Self-Sustaining). Nothing makes Him tired and nothing escapes His knowledge. Many people search for ayatul kursi english transliteration, ayat kursi english, aytul kursi or al kursi because they want to learn and feel the power of these words every day.

This single verse brings protection, peace and closeness to Allah. That is why millions make it part of their morning and evening routine at Daily Salam Dua. One short recitation can guard you from harm until the next prayer time.

Ayatul Kursi in Arabic – Full Original Text

ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ

(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255)

Ayatul Kursi Transliteration – Roman English for Easy Pronunciation

Allahu la ilaha illa Huwa, Al-Hayyul Qayyum. La ta’khuzuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis samawati wa ma fil ard. Man zallazi yashfa’u indahu illa bi-iznih. Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum. Wa la yuhituna bi shay’in min ilmihi illa bima sha’a. Wasi’a kursiyyuhus samawati wal ard. Wa la ya’uduhu hifzuhuma wa Huwal Aliyyul Azim.

This ayatul kursi english transliteration helps everyone recite correctly even if they are still learning Arabic letters.

Ayatul Kursi Full Translation – English & Urdu Side by Side

Word-for-Word Breakdown

Arabic	Transliteration	English Meaning	Urdu Meaning
اللَّهُ	Allahu	Allah	اللہ
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ	la ilaha illa Huwa	There is no deity except Him	کوئی معبود نہیں سوائے اس کے
الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ	Al-Hayyul Qayyum	the Ever-Living, the Sustainer	زندہ، قائم رکھنے والا
لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ	La ta’khuzuhu sinatun wa la nawm	Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him	نہ اونگھ آتی ہے نہ نیند
لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ	Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard	To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth	اسی کا ہے جو آسمانوں میں ہے اور جو زمین میں ہے
مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ	Man zallazi yashfa’u indahu	Who is it that can intercede with Him	کون ہے جو اس کے حضور شفاعت کرے
إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ	illa bi-iznihi	except by His permission	مگر اس کی اجازت سے
يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ	Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum	He knows what is before them and what is behind them	وہ جانتا ہے جو ان کے آگے ہے اور جو ان کے پیچھے ہے
وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ	Wa la yuhituna bishay’in min ilmihi	And they encompass not a thing of His knowledge	اور وہ احاطہ نہیں کرتے اس کے علم میں سے کسی چیز کا
إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ	illa bima sha’a	except what He wills	مگر جتنا وہ چاہے
وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ	Wasi’a kursiyyuhus samawati wal-ard	His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth	گھیر رکھا ہے اس کی کرسی نے آسمانوں اور زمین کو
وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا	Wa la ya’uduhu hifzuhuma	And their preservation tires Him not	اور نہیں تھکاتا اسے ان دونوں کی حفاظت
وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ	Wa Huwal Aliyyul Azim	And He is the Most High, the Most Great	اور وہی ہے بلند و بزرگ

Complete Smooth English Translation

Allah! There is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Self-Sustaining. Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they encompass nothing of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and guarding them does not tire Him. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.

Complete Smooth Urdu Translation

اللہ! کوئی معبود نہیں سوائے اس کے، زندہ ہے، قائم رکھنے والا ہے۔ نہ اسے اونگھ آتی ہے نہ نیند۔ اسی کا ہے جو کچھ آسمانوں میں ہے اور جو کچھ زمین میں ہے۔ کون ہے جو اس کی اجازت کے بغیر اس کے حضور شفاعت کر سکے؟ وہ جانتا ہے جو کچھ ان کے آگے ہے اور جو کچھ ان کے پیچھے ہے، اور وہ احاطہ نہیں کر سکتے اس کے علم میں سے کسی چیز کا مگر جتنا وہ چاہے۔ اس کی کرسی نے گھیر رکھا ہے آسمانوں اور زمین کو، اور نہیں تھکاتا اسے ان کی حفاظت۔ اور وہی ہے بلند و بزرگ۔

Detailed Tafsir of Ayatul Kursi – Line-by-Line Explanation

Allah – There is No Deity Except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer

اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ – This opening declares pure Tawheed. Only Allah deserves worship. He is Al-Hayy who never dies and Al-Qayyum who holds everything in existence without any help.

Neither Slumber Nor Sleep Overtakes Him

لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ – Even the lightest drowsiness never touches Allah. While we need rest every day, He stays perfectly awake and aware every single second.

To Him Belongs Whatever Is in the Heavens and Earth

لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ – Everything you see and everything you cannot see belongs only to Allah. No one shares ownership with Him.

Who Can Intercede Without His Permission?

مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ – On the Day of Judgment, even the greatest prophets cannot intercede for anyone until Allah gives permission first.

He Knows What Is Before Them and Behind Them

يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ – Allah knows every thought in your mind right now and every action you will do tomorrow. Past, present and future are all the same to Him.

His Kursi Extends Over the Heavens and Earth

وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ – The Kursi of Allah is so vast that all seven heavens and the earth fit inside it like a ring in a desert. Some scholars say the Kursi is even bigger than the Arsh itself.

Guarding Them Causes Him No Fatigue

وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ – Keeping billions of galaxies running smoothly never tires Allah at all. He is هُوَ the Highest and the Greatest.

Arabic Phrase	English Translation	Brief Tafsir Note
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ	Allah – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer	Pure declaration of Tawheed and Allah’s two greatest names
لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ	Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep	Allah never becomes tired or unaware unlike His creation
لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ	To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth	Complete ownership of the entire universe
مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ	Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission?	No one can speak for another on Judgment Day without Allah’s leave
يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ	He knows what is before them and what is behind them	Allah’s perfect knowledge of past, present and future
وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ	And they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills	Human knowledge is tiny compared to Allah’s infinite knowledge
وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ	His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth	The Kursi is greater than the entire creation
وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا	And their preservation tires Him not	Keeping everything in order never burdens Allah
وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ	And He is the Most High, the Most Great	Final praise of Allah’s supreme majesty and greatness

Virtues and Benefits of Reciting Ayatul Kursi – With Authentic Hadith

Ayatul Kursi carries amazing benefits of ayatul kursi that come straight from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Every time you recite this verse you bring light into your life and strong protection from Allah. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after every prayer stays under Allah’s care in a special way.

Protection from Shaytan All Night Long

Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه once caught a thief who turned out to be Shaytan. The devil himself told him that if anyone recites Ayatul Kursi before sleeping an angel comes from Allah and guards that person until morning. So when you finish your night prayer and read this verse you can sleep peacefully knowing Shaytan cannot come near you.

Nothing Prevents Entry to Paradise Except Death

The Prophet ﷺ said ayatul kursi after every prayer brings a beautiful reward. Whoever recites it right after the final salam of every obligatory prayer then only death stands between him and Paradise. Nothing else blocks the way. Just one short verse after each fard salah opens the door of Jannah wide.

Declared the Greatest Verse by the Prophet ﷺ

Ubayy ibn Ka’b رضي الله عنه asked the Messenger ﷺ which verse in the Quran is the greatest. The Prophet ﷺ replied that Ayatul Kursi is the greatest verse in the whole book of Allah. That is why we call it the leader of all verses.

Protection for Home and Family

When you read Ayatul Kursi in your house morning and evening Shaytan stays far away for the whole day or night. Many families feel real peace and fewer problems once they make this simple habit together.

Spiritual Cure and Daily Wazifa Power

Ayatul Kursi works like a strong wazifa for worry fear and even some illnesses of the heart. People who read it daily notice their faith grows stronger and troubles feel lighter. At Daily Salam Dua we see thousands of readers share how this verse changed their lives when they turned it into a regular practice.

Benefit	Hadith Summary	Authentic Reference
Shaytan cannot come near until morning	Recite before sleep and an angel guards you	Sahih al-Bukhari 5010
Only death remains between you and Jannah	After every fard salah	Sunan an-Nasa’i 992 (Sahih)
Greatest verse in the entire Quran	Direct words of the Prophet ﷺ to Ubayy ibn Ka’b	Sahih Muslim 810
House protected from Shaytan for three days	Recite morning and evening	Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 2883
Angel appointed when leaving home	Read when going out	Hisn al-Muslim

Best Times to Recite Ayatul Kursi – Daily Routine for Maximum Reward

You can read Ayatul Kursi any time but the Prophet ﷺ showed us special moments that bring extra reward.

After Every Obligatory Prayer

Right after you finish the salam of each fard salah take ten seconds and read Ayatul Kursi. This small act brings the huge reward we mentioned earlier.

Before Sleeping

Never go to bed without it. One recitation and Allah sends an angel to stand guard over you all night.

Morning and Evening (After Fajr & After Asr/Maghrib)

Read it once after Fajr and once after Asr or Maghrib. Many scholars say reading it three times morning and evening gives even stronger protection.

When Leaving and Entering the House

Before you step out say it once and Allah appoints guardians for you outside. When you return home recite it again and blessings fill the house.

Time	Exact Moment	Key Benefit
After every fard salah	Right after final salam	Only death remains until Jannah
Before sleeping	After lying down in bed	Angel protects you all night
Morning	After Fajr prayer	Protected until evening
Evening	After Asr or Maghrib prayer	Protected until morning
Leaving home	Before closing the door	Allah sends guardians with you
Entering home	As soon as you step inside	Blessings enter and poverty leaves

How to Make Ayatul B Kursi Your Everyday Spiritual Shield

Start small. Keep Ayatul Kursi saved on your phone or written on a card near your prayer mat. Read it slowly after each prayer and before sleep. Teach it to your children line by line. In a few days it becomes part of your breath. Many brothers and sisters at Daily Salam Dua started with just the night recitation and now they never miss a single time. The protection and peace you feel is real.

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Conclusion – Start Reciting Ayatul Kursi Today and Transform Your Life

One verse. Less than thirty seconds. Yet Allah packed in it the greatest names the strongest protection and the fastest way to Jannah. Make Ayatul Kursi your daily companion from this moment. Read it after your next prayer and feel the difference tonight. Your heart will thank you and Allah will guard you every step of the way.

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