Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 163-167

Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 163-167

 

Chapter 31: Moderation When Reciting Qur'an In A Prayer When It Is to Be Recited Out Loud, And Making it Neither Too Loud nor Too Soft, And When There Is the Fear of Negative Consequences If It Is Recited Out Loud.

 

Ibn 'Abbas reported:

 

The word of (Allah) Great and Glorious: 'And utter not thy prayer loudly, nor be low in it" (xvii. 110) was revealed as the Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) was hiding himself in Mecca. When he led his Companions in prayer he raised his voice (while reciting the) Qur'an. And when the polytheists heard that, they reviled the Qur'an and Him Who revealed it and him who brought it. Upon this Allah, the Exalted, said to His Apostle (ﷺ): Utter not thy prayer so loudly that the polytheists may hear thy recitation and (recite it) not so low that it may be inaudible to your Companions. Make them hear the Qur'an, but do not recite it loudly and seek a (middle) way between these. Recite between loud and low tone. (Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 163)

 

'A'isha reported that so far as these words of (Allah) Glorious and High are concerned:

 

"And utter not thy prayer loudly, not be low in it" (xvii. 110) relate to supplication (du'a'). (Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 164)

 

A hadith like this has been narrated by Hisham with the same chain of transmitters. (Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 165)

 

Chapter 32: Listening to the Recitation.

 

Ibn 'Abbas reported with regard to the words of Allah, Great and Glorious:

 

"Move not thy tongue therewith" (Ixxv. 16) that when Gabriel brought revelation to him (the Holy Prophet) he moved his tongue and lips (with a view to committing it to memory instantly). This was something hard for him and it was visible (from his face). Then Allah, the Exalted. revealed this a" Move not thy tongue therewith to make haste (in memorising it). Surely on us rests the collecting of it and the reciting of it" (ixxv. 16), i.e. Verily it rests with Us that We would preserve it in your heart and (enable you) to recite it You would recite it when We would recite it and so follow its recitation, and He (Allah) said:" We revealed it, so listen to it attentively. Verily its exposition rests with Us. i.e. We would make it deliver by your tongue." So, when Gabriel came to him (to the Holy Prophet), he kept silence, and when he went away he recited as Allah had promised him. (Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 166)

 

Ibn Abbas reported with regard to the words:

 

"Do not move thy tongue there with to make haste," that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) felt it hard and he moved his lips. Ibn 'Abbas said to me (Sa'id b. Jubair): I move them just as the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) moved them. Then said Sa'id: I move them just as Ibn 'Abbas moved them, and he moved his lips. Allah, the Exalted, revealed this:" Do not move your tongue therewith to make haste. It is with US that its collection rests and its recital" (al-Qur'an, ixxv. 16). He said: Its preservation in your heart and then your recital. So when We recite it, follow its recital. He said: Listen to it, and be silent and then it rests with Us that you recite it. So when Gabriel came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), he listened to him attentively, and when Gabriel went away, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited as he (Gabriel) had recited it. (Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 167)

 

Explaining Sahih Muslim Book 4 - Hadith 163-167

 

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