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Sahih al-Bukhari #4788

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 أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، أَنْبَأَنَا أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، سَمِعَ الْبَرَاءَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ تَعَلَّمْتُ ‏{‏سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ‏}‏ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَقْدَمَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏
I learnt, 'Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High' (Surat al-A'la) No 87, before the Prophet (ﷺ) came (to Medina) .
Narrated by Narrated Al-Bara':

Context

In this hadith, Al-Bara' mentions that he learned the verse 'Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High' before the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) arrived in Medina. This indicates the pre-existing knowledge and reverence for divine revelation among the early Muslims, showcasing their readiness to embrace the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

Today, many people engage with the Quran and its teachings to deepen their spirituality and understanding of faith. This hadith encourages individuals to seek knowledge and reflect on the divine messages that guide their lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it highlights the significance of receiving and learning divine messages prior to the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) arrival.

Divine Revelation

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ٱلأعلى1x
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This hadith is #4788 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Virtues of the Qur'an. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Al-Bara':.

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