29/11/2025
π The virtues of the Holy Quran and the reward of reciting it π
π The best among you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it
Hadith (Arabic text):
On the authority of Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, on the authority of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, who said:
"The best among you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it."
Translation:
It is narrated from Hazrat Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said:
"The best among you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it."
Reference:
* Sahih Al-Bukhari: Kitab Fadaβil Al-Quran, Chapter: βKhairkum min Taβlam Al-Quran wa βIlmahβ, Hadith No.: 5027
Explanation and Explanation:
1. The centrality of the Quran and the best action:
This hadith clearly states that the best and most excellent position in the Ummah of Muhammad (peace be upon him) is that of a person who is connected to the Holy Quran. This position is not obtained only by frequent prayers, fasting, or spending wealth, but rather by an action that includes the foundation of religion, namely the teaching of the Holy Quran.
2. The scope of learning (taβulam):
βTaβulamβ does not only include fluent reading (recitation), but its scope is very wide:
* The fulfillment of letters (tajweed): Learning the Quran with correct pronunciation and tajweed.
* The meaning and interpretation (tafsir): Understanding its meaning, rulings and wisdom.
* Action: Not only acquiring knowledge but also acting on it is included in 'learning'. Because its main purpose is to understand the Quran and act on it.
3. Scope of teaching (ΨΉΩΩΩΩΩ
ΩΩΩ):
The importance of "ΨΉΩΩΩΩΩ
ΩΩΩ":
* Propagation of religion: Teaching the Quran is actually a means of spreading the religion of Islam and protecting the word of Allah.
* Ongoing charity: Whoever teaches the Quran to others, as long as that student continues to recite it, the teacher will continue to receive its reward, which is the best ongoing charity.
* Source of all knowledge: The superiority of this person is also because he conveys the foundation of all religious knowledge, i.e. the Book of Allah, to others, which creates religious awareness in society.
4. Reason for the distinguished position:
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) considered this action superior because the Quran is the word of Allah, which is the source of guidance and light. The person who attains this light himself and conveys it to others, bestows the greatest good upon humanity, and is therefore considered the most excellent in the sight of Allah and among people.
Next step: Would you like to know other virtues of reciting the Holy Quran or any other hadiths related to acting upon it?