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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2947

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Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ‏ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى الأَشْعَرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَثَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِ الَّذِي يَقْرَأُ الْقُرْآنَ كَمَثَلِ الأُتْرُجَّةِ رِيحُهَا طَيِّبٌ وَطَعْمُهَا طَيِّبٌ وَمَثَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِ الَّذِي لاَ يَقْرَأُ الْقُرْآنَ كَمَثَلِ التَّمْرَةِ لاَ رِيحَ لَهَا وَطَعْمُهَا حُلْوٌ وَمَثَلُ الْمُنَافِقِ الَّذِي يَقْرَأُ الْقُرْآنَ كَمَثَلِ الرَّيْحَانَةِ رِيحُهَا طَيِّبٌ وَطَعْمُهَا مُرٌّ وَمَثَلُ الْمُنَافِقِ الَّذِي لاَ يَقْرَأُ الْقُرْآنَ كَمَثَلِ الْحَنْظَلَةِ رِيحُهَا مُرٌّ وَطَعْمُهَا مُرٌّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ وَقَدْ رَوَاهُ شُعْبَةُ عَنْ قَتَادَةَ أَيْضًا ‏.‏
that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) narrated: "The parable of the believer who recites the Qur'an is that of a citron, its fragrance is nice and its taste is nice. The parable of the believer who does not recite the Qur'an is that of a date, it has no smell but its taste is sweet. The parable of the hypocrite who recites the Qur'an is that of basil, its fragrance is nice but its taste is bitter. The parable of the hypocrite who does not recite the Qur'an is that of the colocynth, its smell is better and its taste is bitter.'"
Narrated by Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ uses vivid imagery to describe the different types of believers and hypocrites based on their relationship with the Quran. He compares the believer who recites the Quran to a fragrant fruit, while the hypocrite is likened to a bitter plant. This illustrates the importance of engaging with the Quran and the spiritual state it reflects.

Modern Application

This teaching encourages individuals to develop a habit of reading and reflecting on the Quran. It serves as a reminder that the Quran not only guides but also shapes one's character and spirituality, urging believers to foster a deeper connection with the holy text.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the significance of the Quran in shaping a believer's identity and spiritual state.

QuranProphetic Teachings

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2947 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Parables. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari:.

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