What is Sahih Muslim 6612 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Knowledge), narrated by Jundub b. 'Abdullah al-Bajali reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Recite the Qur'an as long as your hearts agree to do so, and when you feel variance between them (between your hearts and tongues), then get up (and leave its recital for the time being)."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 6612 in the Book of The Book of Knowledge.

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Sahih Muslim #6612

The Book of Knowledge

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو قُدَامَةَ الْحَارِثُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عِمْرَانَ، عَنْ جُنْدُبِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْبَجَلِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اقْرَءُوا الْقُرْآنَ مَا ائْتَلَفَتْ عَلَيْهِ قُلُوبُكُمْ فَإِذَا اخْتَلَفْتُمْ فِيهِ فَقُومُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Recite the Qur'an as long as your hearts agree to do so, and when you feel variance between them (between your hearts and tongues), then get up (and leave its recital for the time being).

Narrated by Jundub b. 'Abdullah al-Bajali reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of reciting the Qur'an with sincerity and unity of heart. He advises that if there is any disagreement between one's heart and tongue during the recitation, it is better to pause and refrain from continuing. This highlights the significance of inner alignment and sincerity in worship.

Modern Application

When reading the Qur'an today, individuals can reflect on their intentions and feelings. If they find themselves distracted or insincere, it may be wise to take a break and return when they can focus fully, ensuring a more meaningful connection with the text.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Spiritual Reflection because it underscores the necessity of heartfelt engagement with the Qur'an during recitation.

Quran Spiritual Reflection