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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 7261 in the Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 7261 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) was hiding himself in Mecca and used to recite the (Qur'an) in a loud voice. When the pagans heard him they would abuse the Qur'an and the one who brought it, so Allah said to His Pr…"

Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مِنْهَالٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ أَبِي بِشْرٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُتَوَارِيًا بِمَكَّةَ، وَكَانَ يَرْفَعُ صَوْتَهُ، فَإِذَا سَمِعَ الْمُشْرِكُونَ سَبُّوا الْقُرْآنَ وَمَنْ جَاءَ بِهِ، فَقَالَ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ لِنَبِيِّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏{‏وَلاَ تَجْهَرْ بِصَلاَتِكَ وَلاَ تُخَافِتْ بِهَا‏}‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) was hiding himself in Mecca and used to recite the (Qur'an) in a loud voice. When the pagans heard him they would abuse the Qur'an and the one who brought it, so Allah said to His Prophet: 'Neither say your prayer aloud, nor say it in a low tone.' (17.110)

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

This hadith recounts a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was reciting the Qur'an loudly in Mecca, drawing the ire of the pagans who would mock the message. In response, Allah instructed the Prophet (ﷺ) to moderate his recitation, highlighting the importance of discretion in the face of opposition. This guidance reflects the need for wisdom and tact in sharing one's faith, especially in challenging environments.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, this principle encourages us to approach discussions about our beliefs with sensitivity and awareness of our surroundings. Whether in personal conversations or public settings, we can share our faith in a way that is respectful and considerate of others' perspectives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it illustrates the context in which divine guidance was given to the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding the recitation of the Qur'an amidst opposition.

Quran Divine Revelation