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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 4842 in the Book of Virtues of the Qur'an.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4842

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4842 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin Mughaffal:, states: "I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting (Qur'an) while he was riding on his she camel or camel which was moving, carrying him. He was reciting Surat Fath or part of Surat Fath very softly and in an Attractive…"

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 آدَمُ بْنُ أَبِي إِيَاسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو إِيَاسٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ مُغَفَّلٍ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَأُ وَهْوَ عَلَى نَاقَتِهِ ـ أَوْ جَمَلِهِ ـ وَهْىَ تَسِيرُ بِهِ وَهْوَ يَقْرَأُ سُورَةَ الْفَتْحِ أَوْ مِنْ سُورَةِ الْفَتْحِ قِرَاءَةً لَيِّنَةً يَقْرَأُ وَهْوَ يُرَجِّعُ‏.‏

I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting (Qur'an) while he was riding on his she camel or camel which was moving, carrying him. He was reciting Surat Fath or part of Surat Fath very softly and in an Attractive vibrating tone.

Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin Mughaffal:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reciting the Qur'an while riding on his camel. His gentle and melodious recitation reflects the importance of engaging with the Qur'an in a manner that is both respectful and beautiful. This act demonstrates the Prophet's deep connection to the words of Allah and sets an example for Muslims on how to approach the Qur'an.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages Muslims to read the Qur'an with care and reverence, regardless of their circumstances. Whether at home, traveling, or in a moment of quiet reflection, the beauty of recitation can enhance one's spiritual experience and connection to the divine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Conduct because it showcases the Prophet's practice of reciting the Qur'an with beauty and attentiveness, encouraging others to engage with the holy text similarly.

Quran Prophetic Conduct