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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 4217 in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4217 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Sunnah), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud that:, states: "Abu Bakr and 'Umar gave him the glad tidings that the Messenger of Allah had said: "Whoever would like to recite the Qur'an as fresh as when it was revealed, let him recite it like Ibn Umm 'Abd.'""

The Book of the Sunnah

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْخَلاَّلُ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ زِرٍّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، ‏.‏ أَنَّ أَبَا بَكْرٍ، وَعُمَرَ، بَشَّرَاهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَحَبَّ أَنْ يَقْرَأَ الْقُرْآنَ غَضًّا كَمَا أُنْزِلَ فَلْيَقْرَأْهُ عَلَى قِرَاءَةِ ابْنِ أُمِّ عَبْدٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Abu Bakr and 'Umar gave him the glad tidings that the Messenger of Allah had said: "Whoever would like to recite the Qur'an as fresh as when it was revealed, let him recite it like Ibn Umm 'Abd.'"

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud that:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Bakr and 'Umar bring glad tidings to a companion that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized the importance of reciting the Qur'an in a manner that reflects its original revelation. The reference to Ibn Umm 'Abd, who is known for his beautiful recitation, highlights the value placed on preserving the Qur'an's integrity and emotional impact through its recitation.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims strive to recite the Qur'an with the same freshness as it was revealed. This can be seen in the emphasis on learning proper Tajweed (rules of recitation) and engaging with the Qur'an through daily recitation, which fosters a deeper connection to the text and its meanings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the significance of reciting the Qur'an in a manner that reflects its original form and beauty as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Quran Prophetic Teachings