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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2965 in the Book of Chapters on The Virtues of the Qur'an.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2965 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on The Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated An-Nu'man bin Bashir:, states: "that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Indeed Allah wrote in a book two thousand years before He created the heavens and the earth, and He sent down two Ayat from it to end Surat Al-Baqarah with. If they are rec…"

Chapters on The Virtues of the Qur'an

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَشْعَثَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْجَرْمِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَشْعَثِ الْجَرْمِيِّ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَتَبَ كِتَابًا قَبْلَ أَنْ يَخْلُقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضَ بِأَلْفَىْ عَامٍ أَنْزَلَ مِنْهُ آيَتَيْنِ خَتَمَ بِهِمَا سُورَةَ الْبَقَرَةِ وَلاَ يُقْرَآنِ فِي دَارٍ ثَلاَثَ لَيَالٍ فَيَقْرَبُهَا شَيْطَانٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Indeed Allah wrote in a book two thousand years before He created the heavens and the earth, and He sent down two Ayat from it to end Surat Al-Baqarah with. If they are recited for three nights in a home, no Shaitan shall come near it."

Narrated by Narrated An-Nu'man bin Bashir:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about a divine decree made by Allah two thousand years before the creation of the heavens and the earth. He mentions two specific verses from Surat Al-Baqarah, which, when recited in a home for three consecutive nights, will keep the Shaitan away. This highlights the importance of the Quran and its protective qualities.

Modern Application

In today's world, reading and reciting the Quran can serve as a source of spiritual protection and peace within our homes. Families can establish a routine of reciting these verses together, fostering a sense of unity and spiritual growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the significance of specific verses from the Quran that were revealed by Allah before creation.

Quran Divine Revelation