The Benefits of Reciting the Quran

Abu Umama said he heard Allah's Messenger ﷺ say: Recite the Qur'an, for on the Day of Resurrection it will come as an intercessor for those who recite It. Recite the two bright ones, al-Baqara and Surah Al 'Imran, for on the Day of Resurrection they will come as two clouds or two shades, or two flocks of birds in ranks, pleading for those who recite them. Recite Surah al-Baqara, for to take recourse to it is a blessing and to give it up is a cause of grief, and the magicians cannot confront it. (Mu'awiya said: It has been conveyed to me that here Batala means magicians)

Sahih Muslim 804a (Book 6, Hadith 302) #9027

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This hadith speaks about the importance of reciting the Quran. It tells us that on the Day of Resurrection it will come as an intercessor for those who recite it. Furthermore, it mentions that reciting Surah al-Baqara and Surah Al 'Imran is especially beneficial because they will come as two clouds or two shades, or two flocks of birds in ranks to plead for those who recite them. Additionally, magicians cannot confront these surahs which further emphasizes their power and importance. Therefore this hadith encourages us to read and understand the Quran so we can benefit from its teachings both in this life and hereafter.