From Ubayy ibn Kaʿb, from the Messenger of God, that he said: ‘Whoever recites Hal Atā, will have paradise and silk as reward from Allah.’
While reading narrations such as these, it is important to remember that such merits and benefits will be awarded to those who sincerely recite these verses, and, most importantly, follow their recitation with practice.
Ali ibn ʿUmar reports: ‘One Tuesday, I entered upon Imam al-Hādī (a) when he (a) asked: “I didn’t see you yesterday?” I said: “I dislike going about my business on Mondays.” He then said: “O Ali! Whoever wishes for God to protect him from the evil of a Monday should recite in the first unit of the morning prayer, Hal Atā.” He then continued and recited: So Allah saved them from the ills of that day, and granted them freshness and joy [verse 11].’
The above narration is an instance of a group of narrations aimed to give counsel to the believers on how to conduct themselves in time periods considered ill-fated on the basis of a contagious popular perception without having any root in an event, happy or sad, of religious significance. In this case, the narrations reveal how the Ahl al-Bayt called the believers to break this fear and anxiety by going forth to manage and conduct their affairs after seeking refuge in Allah through different means, including the recitation of verses of the Quran or supplications.
[1] Tabrisi, 10/608. [2] Also called Ali ibn ʿUmayr in some narrations. [3] Amali.T, 1/228. [4] Mizan, 19/72-74.