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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2987 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on The Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:, states: "that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The one who recites the Qur'an and he is proficient with it, then he is with the noble and blessed Angels (As-Safaratil-Kiramil-Bararah), and the one who recites…"

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، وَهِشَامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ زُرَارَةَ بْنِ أَوْفَى، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الَّذِي يَقْرَأُ الْقُرْآنَ وَهُوَ مَاهِرٌ بِهِ مَعَ السَّفَرَةِ الْكِرَامِ الْبَرَرَةِ وَالَّذِي يَقْرَؤُهُ قَالَ هِشَامٌ وَهُوَ شَدِيدٌ عَلَيْهِ قَالَ شُعْبَةُ وَهُوَ عَلَيْهِ شَاقٌّ فَلَهُ أَجْرَانِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The one who recites the Qur'an and he is proficient with it, then he is with the noble and blessed Angels (As-Safaratil-Kiramil-Bararah), and the one who recites it" - Hisham said: "And it is hard for him" - Shu'bah said: "And it is difficult for him, - then he gets two rewards."

Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

This hadith highlights the significance of reciting the Qur'an, emphasizing that proficiency in its recitation brings one closer to the noble angels. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) also acknowledges the effort of those who find it difficult to recite, assuring them of double rewards for their struggles. This encourages believers to engage with the Qur'an regardless of their level of skill.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we can strive to read and understand the Qur'an, regardless of our proficiency. This encourages us to approach the Qur'an with sincerity, knowing that every effort is rewarded, and it can deepen our connection to our faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Reward of Deeds because it underscores the spiritual benefits of reciting the Qur'an and the rewards associated with both proficiency and effort in its recitation.

Quran Reward of Deeds