Sahih al-Bukhari #3643

Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اسْتَقْرِئُوا الْقُرْآنَ مِنْ أَرْبَعَةٍ مِنَ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ وَسَالِمٍ مَوْلَى أَبِي حُذَيْفَةَ، وَأُبَىٍّ، وَمُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ ‏"‏‏.‏
I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Learn the recitation of Qur'an from four persons: Ibn Mas`ud, Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa, Ubai and Mu`adh bin Jabal."
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs his followers to learn the recitation of the Qur'an from specific individuals known for their knowledge. This highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and the proper transmission of the Qur'an, ensuring that its teachings are preserved and accurately conveyed.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages Muslims to seek qualified teachers for Qur'an recitation, emphasizing the importance of learning from knowledgeable individuals to ensure accurate understanding and practice of the Qur'an.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Knowledge because it underscores the significance of learning the Qur'an from knowledgeable sources.

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This hadith is #3643 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr:.

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