What surahs did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recite, and is it true that they are: Al-Isra, Az-Zumar, As-Sajdah, Al-Mulk, Al-Musabbihat, the concluding verses of Surat Al-Baqarah, Ayat Al-Kursi, Surat Al-Kafirun, Al-Ikhlas, and the two Mu'awwidhatayn, and are there other surahs?
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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to consistently recite certain surahs before sleeping, among them Al-Isra, Az-Zumar, As-Sajdah, and Al-Mulk. He would also cup his hands together, blow into them, recite Al- and the two Mu'awwidhatayn (Al-Falaq and An-Nas), and then wipe his body with them. He would also recite Al-Kafirun and the Musabbihat (Al-Hadid, Al-Hashr, As-Saff, Al-Jumu'ah, At-Taghabun, Al-A'la, and Al-Isra).
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