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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 4798 in the Book of Virtues of the Qur'an.

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Sahih al-Bukhari

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4798

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4798 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:, states: "`Umar said, Ubai was the best of us in the recitation (of the Qur'an) yet we leave some of what he recites.' Ubai says, 'PI have taken it from the mouth of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and will not leave fo…"

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 صَدَقَةُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ، أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ عُمَرُ أُبَىٌّ أَقْرَؤُنَا وَإِنَّا لَنَدَعُ مِنْ لَحَنِ أُبَىٍّ، وَأُبَىٌّ يَقُولُ أَخَذْتُهُ مِنْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَلاَ أَتْرُكُهُ لِشَىْءٍ قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى ‏{‏مَا نَنْسَخْ مِنْ آيَةٍ أَوْ نَنْسَأْهَا نَأْتِ بِخَيْرٍ مِنْهَا أَوْ مِثْلِهَا‏}‏

`Umar said, Ubai was the best of us in the recitation (of the Qur'an) yet we leave some of what he recites.' Ubai says, 'PI have taken it from the mouth of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and will not leave for anything whatever." But Allah said "None of Our Revelations do We abrogate or cause to be forgotten but We substitute something better or similar." 2.106

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, `Umar remarks on the recitation of the Qur'an by Ubai, who is recognized for his excellence in recitation. Despite Ubai's skill, `Umar notes that they sometimes leave out parts of his recitation. Ubai insists that he learned it directly from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and will not abandon it. This highlights the importance of adhering to the teachings received from the Prophet (ﷺ) and the divine assurance that revelations will not be abrogated without something better being provided.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith emphasizes the importance of preserving and reciting the Qur'an accurately. Many Muslims engage in regular recitation and study of the Qur'an, ensuring they maintain the integrity of the text as it was revealed to the Prophet (ﷺ). This practice fosters a deeper connection to their faith and encourages communal learning.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it discusses the significance of the Qur'an's recitation and the assurance that divine revelations are preserved and improved upon.

Quran Divine Revelation