Is this hadith authentic?

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 Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1730 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1730 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers), narrated by 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) listened to the recitation of the Qur'an by a man in the mosque. Thereupon he said:, states: "May Allah have mercy upon him; be reminded me of the verse which I had been made to forget."

The Book of Prayer - Travellers

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، وَأَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَسْتَمِعُ قِرَاءَةَ رَجُلٍ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ لَقَدْ أَذْكَرَنِي آيَةً كُنْتُ أُنْسِيتُهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

May Allah have mercy upon him; be reminded me of the verse which I had been made to forget.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) listened to the recitation of the Qur'an by a man in the mosque. Thereupon he said:

Context

This hadith captures a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) listened to a man's recitation of the Qur'an in the mosque. He expressed gratitude for being reminded of a verse he had forgotten, illustrating the importance of community and shared learning in Islam. This moment emphasizes the role of the Qur'an in guiding and enriching the lives of believers.

Modern Application

In today's world, many Muslims engage in group recitations or study sessions of the Qur'an. This practice not only strengthens their understanding of the text but also fosters a sense of community and shared faith among participants.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) appreciation for the recitation of the Qur'an, demonstrating the value of communal learning and remembrance.

Quran Prophetic Conduct