Sahih al-Bukhari #4719

Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحُمَيْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ أَبِي عَائِشَةَ ـ وَكَانَ ثِقَةً ـ عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا نَزَلَ عَلَيْهِ الْوَحْىُ حَرَّكَ بِهِ لِسَانَهُ ـ وَوَصَفَ سُفْيَانُ ـ يُرِيدُ أَنْ يَحْفَظَهُ فَأَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ ‏{‏لاَ تُحَرِّكْ بِهِ لِسَانَكَ لِتَعْجَلَ بِهِ‏}‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to move his tongue when the divine Inspiration was being revealed to him. (Sufyan, a subnarrator, demonstrated (how the Prophet (ﷺ) used to move his lips) and added. "In order to memorize it." So Allah revealed: "Move not your tongue concerning (the Qur'an) to make haste therewith." (75.16)
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

This hadith describes how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would move his tongue while receiving divine revelation, indicating his eagerness to memorize it. Allah then revealed a verse instructing him not to hasten in this process. This moment illustrates the profound nature of divine communication and the Prophet's dedication to preserving the message.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith reminds believers of the importance of patience and attentiveness in learning and understanding religious texts. It encourages individuals to take their time in studying the Quran and seeking knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it highlights the process of receiving divine guidance and the importance of careful memorization.

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This hadith is #4719 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.

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