11/83. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1022 — Clear Quran Recitation
Making one's voice beautiful when reciting Quran
Hadith About Clear Quran Recitation Letter by Letter
Sunan an-Nasai : 1022
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1022
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، عَنْ يَعْلَى بْنِ مَمْلَكٍ، أَنَّهُ سَأَلَ أُمَّ سَلَمَةَ عَنْ قِرَاءَةِ، رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَصَلاَتِهِ قَالَتْ مَا لَكُمْ وَصَلاَتَهُ ثُمَّ نَعَتَتْ فَإِذَا هِيَ تَنْعَتُ قِرَاءَتَهُ مُفَسَّرَةً حَرْفًا حَرْفًا .
Ya'la bin Mamlak Narrated from:
It was narrated from Ya'la bin Mamlak that : He asked Umm Salamah about the recitation and prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and she said: "Why do you want to know about his prayer?" Then she described his recitation and as being so measured and clear that each letter could be distinguished.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1022In-book reference : Book 11, Hadith 147English translation : Vol. 2, Book 11, Hadith 1023
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1022
This Hadith gives a simple picture of the Prophet’s Quran recitation. Ya'la bin Mamlak asked Umm Salamah about the recitation and prayer of the Messenger of Allah. She first asked why he wanted to know about his prayer, then described his recitation as measured and clear, so each letter could be distinguished. The core topic is clear Quran recitation. The Hadith does not mention speed, melody, or extra rules beyond what is stated. It points to careful reading, where the words are not rushed and the letters can be heard. For someone searching for a hadith about slow Quran recitation or measured recitation, this narration gives a direct example from the Prophet’s way as described by Umm Salamah.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s recitation was clear enough for each letter to be known.
- Quran recitation should not be careless or unclear.
- Asking about the Prophet’s prayer and recitation was a way to learn his practice.
- Measured recitation helps the listener recognize the words properly.
