that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "You shall not return to Allah with what is more virtuous than what came from Him." Meaning the Qur'an.
Narrated by Narrated Jubair bin Nufair:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys that nothing is more virtuous for a person to return to Allah with than the Qur'an. This statement serves to elevate the status of the Qur'an as a source of guidance and virtue, encouraging believers to engage deeply with its teachings.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this hadith inspires Muslims to prioritize the Qur'an in their spiritual practices. It encourages them to recite, memorize, and reflect on its meanings, reinforcing the Qur'an's role in personal and communal spirituality.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it underscores the Qur'an's unparalleled virtue as a divine text that believers should cherish and return to.
Indeed, [O Muhammad], He who imposed upon you the Qur'an will take you back to a place of return. Say, "My Lord is most knowing of who brings guidance and who is in clear error."
That is from what your Lord has revealed to you, [O Muhammad], of wisdom. And, [O mankind], do not make [as equal] with Allah another deity, lest you be thrown into Hell, blamed and banished.
And recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of the Book of your Lord. There is no changer of His words, and never will you find in other than Him a refuge.
This hadith is #2995 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on The Virtues of the Qur'an. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Jubair bin Nufair:.
