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Sunan Abi Dawud 1465 — The Prophet's Clear Qur'an Recitation
How It Is Recommended To Recite (The Qur'an) With Tartil
Prophet's Qur'an Recitation Hadith: Clear and Measured Reading
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1465
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1465
حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ أَنَسًا عَنْ قِرَاءَةِ النَّبِيِّ، صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ كَانَ يَمُدُّ مَدًّا .
Qatada Narrated from:
I asked Anas about the recitation of the Qur'an by the Prophet (ﷺ). He said: He used to express all the long accents clearly.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1465In-book reference : Book 8, Hadith 50English translation : Book 8, Hadith 1460
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1465
This hadith gives a small but useful picture of the Prophet's Qur'an recitation. Qatadah asked Anas about how the Prophet recited the Qur'an. Anas answered that he used to express the long accents clearly. The hadith focuses on the sound and care of recitation. It does not give a long description, but it teaches that Qur'an reading should not be careless or rushed. Clear recitation helps the words be heard properly. For anyone searching for a hadith about tajweed, madd, or the Prophet's recitation style, this narration points to careful pronunciation. The main lesson is to respect the Qur'an by reciting it with attention and clarity, as much as one is able.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet's recitation included clear lengthening of long accents.
- Qur'an should be recited with attention, not carelessness.
- Asking knowledgeable people about recitation is a useful way to learn.
- Clear sound helps preserve the beauty of Qur'an recitation.
