Surah Fath

Surah al-Fath (The Victory)

There are 29 verses in this Surah and it was revealed in Madinah. It is narrated that the Holy Prophet (S) said, ‘Whoever recites this Surah (al-Fath), it will be as if he was with me when Makkah was conquered and he has pledged allegiance to me.’ When this Surah was revealed to the Holy Prophet (S), he said, ‘Such verses have been revealed to me that are dearer to me than this entire world.’

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that those who recite this Surah will be counted from among the sincere and true servants of Allah (S.w.T.) and will gain a honourable status in Jannah. In times of war or unrest, keeping this Surah in one’s possession is a means of protection and safety. Drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved cures any heart problems and protects those who are travelling.

Reward of reciting Surah Fath

1. From a tradition of Imam as-Sadiq (a.s.) that he said: For one who regularly recites this Surah a caller will call out on the Day of

Judgment till all the creatures hear it: “You are from My righteous servants. Include him among My righteous servants and make him

enter gardens of bliss (Paradise) and give him to drink the sealed drink laced with camphor.

2. The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.) said: One who recites it, it is as if he is martyred in the company of the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) during the conquest of Mecca.

In another tradition: Then it is as if he is of those who swore allegiance to Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) under the tree (Bayt-ushShajarah).