Which two Surahs are referred to as ‘Zahrawayn’?
Answer:
Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) has recorded the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) referred to Surah Baqarah and Surah Aalu ‘Imran as ‘Zahrawayn’.
This means: the two illuminated/radiant Surahs. These two Surahs were called ‘The illuminated’, due to the guidance contained within them [thereby enlightening one of the path to success] and the great reward for reciting them.
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 804. Refer: Fathul Mulhim, Hadith: 1843)
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