Sahih Muslim #1741

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 الْحَكَمُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا هِقْلٌ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا أَذِنَ اللَّهُ لِشَىْءٍ كَأَذَنِهِ لِنَبِيٍّ يَتَغَنَّى بِالْقُرْآنِ يَجْهَرُ بِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Allah has not heard anything (more pleasing) than listening to the Prophet reciting the Qur'an in a sweet loud voice.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses that Allah has not heard anything more pleasing than a Prophet reciting the Qur'an in a melodious voice. This highlights the beauty of recitation and the importance of delivering the Qur'an with sincerity and passion, reflecting the deep connection between the reciter and the divine message.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, this hadith encourages individuals to recite the Qur'an with beauty and emotion, enhancing their spiritual connection. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the art of recitation and to strive for excellence in our engagement with the Qur'an.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran because it emphasizes the significance of reciting the Qur'an beautifully and the pleasure it brings to Allah.

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This hadith is #1741 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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