Imam ibn Hibban has classified it as sahih – Sahih ibn Hibban vol.6 pg.312 (see al-Targhib vol.2 pg.377)Ī similar narration is reported by Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu’anhu) and has been recorded by Imam Abu Ya’ala in his Musnad. Hafiz Ibn Kathir has classified its chain of narrators as good (jayyid). Sayyiduna Jundub ibn ‘Abdullah (radiyallahu’anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said, “Whoever recites Surah Yasin at night seeking the pleasure of Allah, His sins will be forgiven.” Imam Ahmad has narrated in his Musnad from Safwan that, ‘The scholars use to say that when it is recited by the deceased, Allah creates ease for him/her.’ (See Tafsir ibn Kathir vol.3 pg.571)Ģ. Recite it upon your deceased.” (Sunan Abi Dawud) Imam Hakim has classified this tradition as sahih (authentic) Mustadrak Hakim vol.1 pg.565 – see al-Targhib vol.2 pg.376 When anyone who intends the Akhira recites it Allah will forgive him. Sayyiduna Ma’qil ibn Yasar (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: “Surah Yasin is the heart of the Qur’an. Some Muhaddithun have written entire booklets on this topic.
There are many narrations that discuss the virtue of this surah. Please mention the Hadiths regarding the benefits of reciting Surah Yasin, and the best times and occasions to recite it.