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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 4825 in the Book of Virtues of the Qur'an.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4825 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It is a bad thing that some of you say, 'I have forgotten such-and-such verse of the Qur'an,' for indeed, he has been caused (by Allah) to forget it. So you must keep on reciti…"

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَرْعَرَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ بِئْسَ مَا لأَحَدِهِمْ أَنْ يَقُولَ نَسِيتُ آيَةَ كَيْتَ وَكَيْتَ بَلْ نُسِّيَ، وَاسْتَذْكِرُوا الْقُرْآنَ فَإِنَّهُ أَشَدُّ تَفَصِّيًا مِنْ صُدُورِ الرِّجَالِ مِنَ النَّعَمِ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It is a bad thing that some of you say, 'I have forgotten such-and-such verse of the Qur'an,' for indeed, he has been caused (by Allah) to forget it. So you must keep on reciting the Qur'an because it escapes from the hearts of men faster than camel do."

Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the casual mention of forgetting Quranic verses, emphasizing the importance of continuous recitation and memorization. He highlights that forgetting verses is a serious matter, as it reflects a lack of diligence in preserving divine knowledge.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a motivation for individuals to engage regularly with the Quran, fostering a habit of recitation and memorization. It encourages believers to prioritize their spiritual education and connection to the divine text.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the significance of the Quran in daily life and the teachings of the Prophet regarding its preservation.

Quran Prophetic Teachings