Ayatul Kursi in Arabic, Transliteration and Meaning with Benefits
By Hikmah Noor Editorial • 9/3/2026
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ، لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ، لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ
Allahu la ilaha illa Huwal Hayyul Qayyum. La takhuduhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard.
Ayatul Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah, described as the greatest verse of the Quran for its powerful description of Allah.
Ayatul Kursi in Arabic (first part)
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ، لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ، لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ
Full verse continues about His Kursi extending over heavens and earth and guarding them without fatigue.
Transliteration
Allahu la ilaha illa Huwal Hayyul Qayyum. La takhuduhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard…
English Meaning
Allah — there is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth…
Benefits
- Protection through the night when recited before sleep.
- Recommended after every fard prayer.
- Affirms tawheed, Allah’s life, knowledge and authority.
Learn it in parts, understand the meaning, then recite regularly with reflection.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Ayatul Kursi?
After each obligatory prayer, before sleeping, and when seeking protection — based on authentic hadith.
Where is Ayatul Kursi in the Quran?
Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 255. It is the greatest verse for its affirmation of Allah's power and knowledge.