Merits of Reciting Ayat al-Kursi after Every Namaz

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Through a valid chain of authority, Imam Musa ibn Ja'far (a) is reported to have said, "Whoever recites Ayah al-Kursi after every prayer will not be afflicted by stings of stingers."

According to another validly reported tradition, Imam al-Kazim (a) is reported to have quoted the Holy Prophet (s) as saying to Imam Ali (a), "O Ali! Keep on reciting Ayah al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, because not everyone keeps on reciting it save a prophet, a veracious person, or a martyr."

The Holy Prophet (s) is reported to have said, "Whoever recites Ayah al-Kursi after every prayer, nothing will prevent him from entering Paradise except death."

According to another tradition, "Whoever recites Ayah al-Kursi after obligatory prayers will have his prayers accepted, will be in the security of Allah, and will be saved by Almighty Allah from misfortunes and sinning."