Is it permissible to recite Surat Al-Waqi'ah with the intention of avoiding poverty, knowing that the Hadith mentioned concerning its virtue for avoiding poverty is not authentic?
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The narration stating that whoever recites Al-Waqi'ah will not be afflicted by poverty is a weak . Scholars differ on the permissibility of acting upon a weak hadith in matters of virtuous deeds (fada'il al-a'mal); some permit it with conditions, while others forbid it. There is no impediment to reciting Surah Al-Waqi'ah with the intention of gaining wealth and avoiding poverty, but one should not believe that this is a recommended act or that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said it.
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