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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 4816 in the Book of Virtues of the Qur'an.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4816

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4816 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Allah does not listen to a prophet as He listens to a prophet who recites the Qur'an in a pleasant tone." The companion of the sub-narrator (Abu Salama) said, "It means,…"

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَمْ يَأْذَنِ اللَّهُ لِشَىْءٍ مَا أَذِنَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَغَنَّى بِالْقُرْآنِ ‏"‏‏.‏ وَقَالَ صَاحِبٌ لَهُ يُرِيدُ يَجْهَرُ بِهِ‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Allah does not listen to a prophet as He listens to a prophet who recites the Qur'an in a pleasant tone." The companion of the sub-narrator (Abu Salama) said, "It means, reciting it aloud."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that Allah listens to a prophet reciting the Quran in a melodious voice more than to any other. This emphasizes the significance of recitation and the beauty of the Quran, encouraging believers to engage with the text in a heartfelt manner. The takeaway is that the way the Quran is recited can enhance its impact and the listener's experience.

Modern Application

When reading the Quran today, individuals can apply this principle by focusing on the tone and emotion in their recitation. This not only deepens their connection to the text but also enhances the experience for those listening, fostering a greater appreciation for the Quran's beauty.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Teachings because it underscores the importance of reciting the Quran beautifully and the special attention it receives from Allah.

Quran Prophetic Teachings