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Reciting the Last Three Surahs and Blowing Into the Hands
Difficulty:Medium
2 minutes
sahih
The Sunnah
When the Prophet ﷺ went to bed every night, he would cup his hands together, blow into them, and recite Surah al-Ikhlas, Surah al-Falaq and Surah an-Nas, then wipe over his body, beginning with his head and face and the front of his body, doing this three times.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 5017
The Science
This is a Prophetic means of seeking Allah’s protection through the night; reciting these surahs and wiping over the body brings reassurance and a sense of being guarded.
How to Practice
1
Cup your two hands together
2
Recite Surah al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Nas, blowing gently into your palms
3
Wipe over your head, face and the front of your body
4
Repeat the whole process three times
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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