66/27. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 5042 — Listening to Quran at Night
Whoever thinks that there is no harm in saying: Surat Al-Baqarah or Surat so-and-so
Listening to Quran at Night: A Reminder Through Recitation
Sahih Bukhari : 5042
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 5042
حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ آدَمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ سَمِعَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَارِئًا يَقْرَأُ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ فَقَالَ " يَرْحَمُهُ اللَّهُ لَقَدْ أَذْكَرَنِي كَذَا وَكَذَا آيَةً، أَسْقَطْتُهَا مِنْ سُورَةِ كَذَا وَكَذَا ".
A'isha Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) heard a reciter reciting, the Qur'an in the mosque at night. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "May Allah bestow His Mercy on him, as he has reminded me of such-and-such Verses of such and-such Suras, which I missed!"
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 5042In-book reference : Book 66, Hadith 66USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 61, Hadith 562
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 5042
This Hadith shows the value of hearing the Quran from another person. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم heard a reciter reading in the mosque at night and made dua for mercy for him. The reason given in the text is that the reciter reminded him of certain verses from certain Surahs. The Hadith is not about a long speech or a detailed rule. It is about a simple moment: a person recited Quran at night, and that recitation became a means of reminder. For anyone searching for a hadith about listening to Quran at night, this narration shows that Quran recitation can benefit the listener as well as the reciter. It also shows a gentle response: the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم mentioned mercy for the person who reminded him through recitation.
What we learn from this hadith
- Quran recitation can remind others of verses they need to recall.
- Listening to Quran at night is shown in this Hadith as a meaningful act.
- A person who helps another remember Quran may be spoken of with a prayer for mercy.
