Sahih al-Bukhari #7083

Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، عَنْ سَلاَّمِ بْنِ أَبِي مُطِيعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عِمْرَانَ الْجَوْنِيِّ، عَنْ جُنْدَبِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اقْرَءُوا الْقُرْآنَ مَا ائْتَلَفَتْ قُلُوبُكُمْ فَإِذَا اخْتَلَفْتُمْ فَقُومُوا عَنْهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْد اللَّهِ سَمِعَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ سَلَّامًا.
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Recite (and study) the Qur'an as long as you are in agreement as to its interpretation and meanings, but when you have differences regarding its interpretation and meanings, then you should stop reciting it (for the time being.) (See Hadith No 581, Vol. 6)
Narrated by Narrated Jundab bin `Abdullah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises that the recitation of the Qur'an should continue as long as there is agreement on its interpretation. However, when disagreements arise, it is better to pause the recitation. This guidance underscores the importance of unity and understanding in the study of the Qur'an.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging discussions and study groups focused on the Qur'an, where participants can share interpretations and insights. If disagreements occur, it may be wise to take a step back and seek clarity before continuing.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Guidance because it emphasizes the importance of consensus in understanding the Qur'an and provides guidance on how to approach disagreements in interpretation.

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This hadith is #7083 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jundab bin `Abdullah:.

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