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is it permisseble to divide ayat al kursi in 2 and read in 1st and 2nd rakat?

· 19 Rabiʻ II 1427 AH1 min readFatwa 14258English
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Question

Is it sifficient to read the first 3 ayats of surah yaseen in one rakah?

Also is it permisseble to divide ayat al kursi in 2 and read in 1st and 2nd rakat? Where should ayat al kursi be divided?

Answer

It will be permissible to recite the first 3 Aayaats of Surah Yaseen as the minimum requirement is 3 Aayaats, (Shaami vol.1 pg.458; HM Saeed)

It is permissible to divide Aayaatul Kursi into 2. At least, 18 letters must be read in each Rakaat. (Ibid pg.459)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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