4/36. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 464c — Beautiful Isha Recitation
Recitation During 'Isha
Hadith About the Prophet’s Beautiful Recitation in Isha Prayer
Sahih Muslim : 464c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 464c
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا مِسْعَرٌ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْبَرَاءَ بْنَ عَازِبٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَرَأَ فِي الْعِشَاءِ بِالتِّينِ وَالزَّيْتُونِ . فَمَا سَمِعْتُ أَحَدًا أَحْسَنَ صَوْتًا مِنْهُ .
Al-Bara' bin 'Azib Narrated from:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) reciting in the night prayer:" By the Fig and the Olive," and I have never heard anyone with a sweeter voice than he.
[1] At-Tirm 95:1.Reference : Sahih Muslim 464cIn-book reference : Book 4, Hadith 201USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 935
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 464c
This hadith about the Prophet’s beautiful recitation in Isha adds a personal note from Al-Bara’ b. Azib. He heard the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) reciting Surah At-Tin in the night prayer, and he said he had never heard anyone with a sweeter voice than him. The main topic is still Isha prayer recitation, but the report also points to the beauty of the Prophet’s voice. The hadith does not tell readers to make claims beyond that. It simply records what Al-Bara’ heard and felt. For people searching for hadith about the Prophet’s voice in Qur’an recitation, this narration gives a clear and moving example from prayer.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet recited Surah At-Tin in Isha prayer.
- Al-Bara’ described the Prophet’s voice as sweeter than anyone he had heard.
- Beautiful recitation can leave a deep memory in those who hear it.
- The narration combines prayer practice with love for Qur’an recitation.
