Sunan Ibn Majah #3525

Etiquette
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي قَيْسٍ الأَوْدِيِّ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَسْعُودٍ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ الْوَاحِدُ الصَّمَدُ تَعْدِلُ ثُلُثَ الْقُرْآنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said: "Allahu ahad, Al-Wahidus-Samad is equivalent to one third of the Quran."
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Masud Al Ansari said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the significance of the Surah Al-Ikhlas, stating that reciting it is equivalent to one-third of the Quran. This emphasizes the importance of this particular chapter in Islamic worship and its profound meaning regarding the oneness of Allah. The takeaway encourages believers to incorporate this Surah into their daily prayers and reflections.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims recite Surah Al-Ikhlas regularly in their prayers, recognizing its importance in affirming their faith. This practice reinforces the concept of monotheism and serves as a reminder of the core beliefs of Islam.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the value of a specific Surah in the Quran as taught by the Prophet.

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This hadith is #3525 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Masud Al Ansari said:.

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