Someone asked: There is a Hadith which states that reciting Amana Rasool before sleeping will be sufficient for you. If someone recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah before sleeping, will it suffice for protection until morning, or should one also recite Surah Al-Ikhlas and Al-Mu`awwidhatayn (Al-Falaq and An-Nas)?“”
In short: The Hadith confirms that reciting the last two verses of Surat Al-Baqarah at night provides sufficient protection. Still, the Prophet encouraged reciting Ayat al-Kursi, Al-Fatihah, and the last three Surahs before sleep to gain extra rewards and follow his Sunnah.
The Hadith you referred to is reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim on the authority of Abu Mas`ud `Uqbah ibn `Amr: If one were to read the last two verses of Surat Al-Baqarah at night (before retiring to bed), it would suffice him (as a means of protection).”
However, this does not mean we should stop reading Al-Fatihah and the last three Surahs of the Quran.
By doing so, we stand to gain extra benefits. First, it is a sunnah established by the Prophet (peace be upon him). He used to read them every night, and he also used to instruct his family and children to read them.
Additionally, the Prophet (peace be upon him) recommended reading Ayat al-Kursi before retiring to bed and after obligatory prayers.
In conclusion, if a person were to limit reading the last two verses, it is acceptable; however, he may follow it up by reading Ayat al-Kursi, Al-Fathihah, and the last three surahs for extra rewards and protection.
May Allah bless us to turn to Him always seeking His grace and protection.
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