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Sahih Muslim 457a (Book 4, Hadith 186) #8191
Understanding the Quran

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recited a verse from the Quran and Qutba b. Malik wanted to repeat it but was unable to understand its meaning.

Qutba b. Malik reported: I said prayer and the Messenger of Allah led it and he recited" Qaf. (I). By the Glorious Qur'an," till he recited" and the tall palm trees" (l. 10). I wanted to repeat it but I could not follow its significance.
حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، فُضَيْلُ بْنُ حُسَيْنٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ عِلاَقَةَ، عَنْ قُطْبَةَ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ وَصَلَّى بِنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ فَقَرَأَ ‏{‏ ق وَالْقُرْآنِ الْمَجِيدِ‏}‏ حَتَّى قَرَأَ ‏{‏ وَالنَّخْلَ بَاسِقَاتٍ‏}‏ قَالَ فَجَعَلْتُ أُرَدِّدُهَا وَلاَ أَدْرِي مَا قَالَ

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QUICK LESSONS:
Take time out of your day for reading & reflecting on verses of Qur'an .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith highlights the importance of understanding the Quran, which is one of the most important sources of guidance for Muslims. It is narrated by Qutba b. Malik that he was praying with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who recited a verse from the Quran, and he wanted to repeat it but could not understand its significance. This shows that even though we may be able to recite verses from the Quran, we must also strive to understand their meanings in order for us to benefit from them fully and apply them in our lives accordingly. We should take time out of our day to read and reflect on what we are reading so that we can gain insight into its teachings and live according to them in our daily lives.

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