Chapter 3 of 331 min read

3. Soorah Yaaseen

3. سورة يس

The practice of specifically reading the 36th chapter of the Qur’aan, surah Yaaseen, in the presence of the dying has no basis in the authentic Sunnah.13 Neither the Prophet (r) nor his companions did it or recommended that it be done. However, it does fall under the general heading of ‘good things’ which could be said in the presence of one who is dying, but it carries with it no special value. Reciting this chapter is like reciting any other chapter in the Qur’aan. Consequently, one may read it for the dying, if one wishes to do so, or if the dying person requests it due to his or her personal preference for it. However, to specify that surah Yaaseen should be read for the dying and to believe that doing so has special value is considered Bid’ah; a sinful innovation in the religion.

Chapter 3 of 331 min read

3. Soorah Yaaseen

3. سورة يس

The practice of specifically reading the 36th chapter of the Qur’aan, surah Yaaseen, in the presence of the dying has no basis in the authentic Sunnah.13 Neither the Prophet (r) nor his companions did it or recommended that it be done. However, it does fall under the general heading of ‘good things’ which could be said in the presence of one who is dying, but it carries with it no special value. Reciting this chapter is like reciting any other chapter in the Qur’aan. Consequently, one may read it for the dying, if one wishes to do so, or if the dying person requests it due to his or her personal preference for it. However, to specify that surah Yaaseen should be read for the dying and to believe that doing so has special value is considered Bid’ah; a sinful innovation in the religion.