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Sahih Bukhari 7270 — Dua for Qur'an Knowledge
Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah
Hadith About Learning the Qur'an and Seeking Sacred Knowledge
Sahih Bukhari : 7270
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 7270
حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ ضَمَّنِي إِلَيْهِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْهُ الْكِتَابَ ".
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) embraced me and said, "O Allah! Teach him (the knowledge of) the Book (Qur'an)."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 7270In-book reference : Book 96, Hadith 3USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 9, Book 92, Hadith 375
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 7270
This Hadith highlights the value of Qur'an knowledge through a short but beautiful moment. Ibn Abbas said that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) embraced him and made dua: “O Allah! Teach him the Book.” The main lesson is simple: knowledge of the Qur'an is a gift from Allah, and the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) asked Allah to give that gift to Ibn Abbas. For people searching for a hadith about learning Quran, this narration shows that Islamic knowledge begins with Allah’s help. It also shows the Prophet’s care for young companions and his love for their spiritual growth. The Hadith does not mention a long lesson or public speech. It focuses on one sincere supplication for understanding the Book of Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- Knowledge of the Qur'an is a blessing that should be sought from Allah.
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) showed care by praying for Ibn Abbas personally.
- Dua is a beautiful way to ask Allah for understanding of His Book.
- A short supplication can carry deep meaning when it is sincere.
