11/37. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 943 — Study the Quran Often
Collection of what was narrated concerning the Quran
Study the Quran Regularly: A Hadith on Review
Sunan an-Nasai : 943
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 943
أَخْبَرَنَا عِمْرَانُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " بِئْسَمَا لأَحَدِهِمْ أَنْ يَقُولَ نَسِيتُ آيَةَ كَيْتَ وَكَيْتَ بَلْ هُوَ نُسِّيَ اسْتَذْكِرُوا الْقُرْآنَ فَإِنَّهُ أَسْرَعُ تَفَصِّيًا مِنْ صُدُورِ الرِّجَالِ مِنَ النَّعَمِ مِنْ عُقُلِهِ ".
`Abdullah Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "It is not right for any one of you to say: 'I have forgotten such and such a verse.' Rather, he has been caused to forget. Study the Qur'an, for it escapes from the heart of man faster than a camel escapes from its fetter. "
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 943In-book reference : Book 11, Hadith 68English translation : Vol. 2, Book 11, Hadith 944
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 943
This Hadith about studying the Quran teaches careful speech and steady review. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said that a person should not say, “I have forgotten such and such a verse.” Rather, he has been caused to forget. Then he gave the direct instruction: study the Quran. The reason given is vivid: the Quran escapes from the hearts of people faster than a camel escapes from its fetter. The wording keeps the focus on responsibility without harsh extra claims. It reminds the reader that Quran review is not only for beginners. Anyone who has learned Quran needs to keep returning to it. The hadith gives a balanced lesson: watch your words, keep studying, and do not treat memorized verses as something that will stay without care.
What we learn from this hadith
- Be careful how you speak about forgetting verses.
- Regular Quran study is directly encouraged in the Hadith.
- Quran memorization needs continued attention.
- The camel example shows how quickly memorized Quran can slip when neglected.
