What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3030 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Recitation), narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:, states: "that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Recite the Qur'an in forty (days).""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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Chapters on Recitation

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي النَّضْرِ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، هُوَ ابْنُ شَقِيقٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ الْفَضْلِ، عَنْ وَهْبِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَهُ ‏ "‏ اقْرَإِ الْقُرْآنَ فِي أَرْبَعِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَ قَدْ رَوَى بَعْضُهُمْ عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ الْفَضْلِ عَنْ وَهْبِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَمَرَ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَمْرٍو أَنْ يَقْرَأَ الْقُرْآنَ فِي أَرْبَعِينَ ‏.‏

that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Recite the Qur'an in forty (days)."

Narrated by Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised Abdullah bin 'Amr to recite the Qur'an within a span of forty days. This instruction highlights the importance of regular recitation and reflection on the Qur'an, encouraging believers to engage with the holy text in a meaningful way. The emphasis on a specific timeframe serves to motivate individuals to establish a consistent practice of reading and understanding the Qur'an.

Modern Application

In our busy lives, setting a goal to read the Qur'an over a specific period can help us develop a routine that fosters spiritual growth. This practice can enhance our understanding and connection to the teachings of Islam, making the Qur'an a central part of our daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Guidance because it encourages the recitation of the Qur'an as a means of gaining guidance and understanding.

Quran Guidance