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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2988 in the Book of Chapters on The Virtues of the Qur'an.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2988 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on The Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated 'Ali bin Abi Talib:, states: "that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever recites the Qur'an and memorizes it, making lawful what it makes lawful, and unlawful what it makes unlawful, Allah will admit him to Paradise due to it,…"

Chapters on The Virtues of the Qur'an

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ كَثِيرِ بْنِ زَاذَانَ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ ضَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ قَرَأَ الْقُرْآنَ وَاسْتَظْهَرَهُ فَأَحَلَّ حَلاَلَهُ وَحَرَّمَ حَرَامَهُ أَدْخَلَهُ اللَّهُ بِهِ الْجَنَّةَ وَشَفَّعَهُ فِي عَشَرَةٍ مِنْ أَهْلِ بَيْتِهِ كُلُّهُمْ وَجَبَتْ لَهُ النَّارُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ وَلَيْسَ إِسْنَادٌ صَحِيحٍ ‏.‏ وَحَفْصُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ أَبُو عُمَرَ بَزَّازٌ كُوفِيٌّ يُضَعَّفُ فِي الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever recites the Qur'an and memorizes it, making lawful what it makes lawful, and unlawful what it makes unlawful, Allah will admit him to Paradise due to it, and grant him intercession for ten of his family members who were to be consigned to the Fire."

Narrated by Narrated 'Ali bin Abi Talib:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of reciting and memorizing the Qur'an, as well as adhering to its teachings. He assures that those who do so will not only be granted entry into Paradise but will also have the privilege of interceding for ten family members who might otherwise face punishment. This highlights the profound impact of the Qur'an on both individual salvation and familial intercession.

Modern Application

In today's world, many individuals engage in reading and memorizing the Qur'an as a means of spiritual growth and connection to their faith. This practice can inspire a sense of responsibility to uphold the values of the Qur'an in daily life, fostering a supportive family environment and encouraging others to seek knowledge and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Quran because it discusses the rewards of entering Paradise for those who recite and memorize the Qur'an while following its guidance.

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