1 00:00:00,780 --> 00:00:09,779 Riyad al-Salihin from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 2 00:00:09,779 --> 00:00:16,620 The Book of Virtues. 3 00:00:16,620 --> 00:00:20,620 Chapter: The Virtue of Reciting the Noble Qur'an. 4 00:00:20,620 --> 00:00:24,870 On the authority of Abu Umamah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 5 00:00:24,870 --> 00:00:29,870 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 6 00:00:29,870 --> 00:00:36,869 "Recite the Qur'an, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its companions." 7 00:00:36,869 --> 00:00:38,869 Narrated by Muslim. 8 00:00:38,869 --> 00:00:42,829 From the benefits of the hadith: 9 00:00:42,829 --> 00:00:46,829 Encouragement to recite the Qur'an and to do so frequently. 10 00:00:46,829 --> 00:00:49,829 And not to be distracted from it by anything else. 11 00:00:49,829 --> 00:00:55,340 Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He, grants the Qur'an the power to intercede for its companions. 12 00:00:55,340 --> 00:01:00,340 Its companions are those who used to recite it in this world and act upon it. 13 00:01:00,340 --> 00:01:05,500 On the authority of al-Nawwas Ibn Sam'an, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 14 00:01:05,500 --> 00:01:10,500 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 15 00:01:10,500 --> 00:01:17,500 "On the Day of Resurrection, the Qur'an and its people who used to act upon it in this world will be brought forward." 16 00:01:17,500 --> 00:01:21,500 Preceded by Surah al-Baqarah and Surah Al 'Imran. 17 00:01:21,500 --> 00:01:24,500 They will argue on behalf of their companions. 18 00:01:24,500 --> 00:01:27,530 Narrated by Muslim. 19 00:01:27,530 --> 00:01:31,329 "Preceded by" means they will go before it. 20 00:01:31,329 --> 00:01:34,420 "They will argue on behalf of their companions." 21 00:01:34,420 --> 00:01:39,420 Meaning, they will plead for the one who used to recite them and act upon them. 22 00:01:39,420 --> 00:01:43,159 From the benefits of the hadith: 23 00:01:43,159 --> 00:01:47,420 The Qur'an is an intercessor for its companions on the Day of Resurrection. 24 00:01:47,420 --> 00:01:49,700 Knowledge necessitates action. 25 00:01:49,700 --> 00:01:54,700 Otherwise, it will be a proof against its possessor on the Day of Resurrection. 26 00:01:54,700 --> 00:01:59,060 The virtue of reciting Surah al-Baqarah and Surah Al 'Imran. 27 00:02:00,409 --> 00:02:05,560 The naming of the surahs is divinely ordained (tawqifiyyah). 28 00:02:05,560 --> 00:02:09,560 On the authority of 'Uthman Ibn 'Affan, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 29 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:13,560 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 30 00:02:13,560 --> 00:02:17,560 "The best among you is the one who learns the Qur'an and teaches it." 31 00:02:17,560 --> 00:02:21,360 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 32 00:02:21,360 --> 00:02:23,680 From the benefits of the hadith: 33 00:02:23,680 --> 00:02:26,680 Encouragement to learn the Qur'an and reflect upon it. 34 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:30,680 And to know the rulings and beliefs contained within it. 35 00:02:30,680 --> 00:02:33,680 And the divine laws regarding previous nations. 36 00:02:33,680 --> 00:02:37,680 And what Allah has commanded and what He has forbidden. 37 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:41,680 For therein lies success in this world and the Hereafter. 38 00:02:41,680 --> 00:02:46,030 A scholar should disseminate knowledge after learning it. 39 00:02:46,030 --> 00:02:49,030 And in all of this, there is a reward. 40 00:02:49,030 --> 00:02:52,030 The most complete reward is for a person to learn the Qur'an, 41 00:02:52,030 --> 00:02:56,699 Teach it to others, and convey it. 42 00:02:56,699 --> 00:02:59,699 It is an honor for one who learns something of the Qur'an. 43 00:02:59,699 --> 00:03:02,699 And his status is raised by what he has learned. 44 00:03:02,699 --> 00:03:06,060 A reader of the Qur'an without a teacher, 45 00:03:06,060 --> 00:03:09,060 Cannot master it in terms of its recitation, 46 00:03:09,060 --> 00:03:12,060 Due to the rules of tajwid and legal rulings it contains, 47 00:03:12,060 --> 00:03:14,060 And the sciences it encompasses. 48 00:03:14,060 --> 00:03:17,060 All of this requires a teacher. 49 00:03:17,060 --> 00:03:22,060 Therefore, it is encouraged to seek it from those who possess it. 50 00:03:22,060 --> 00:03:25,060 And it is encouraged to teach it to those who seek it. 51 00:03:25,060 --> 00:03:28,060 All of this is dependent upon the one who teaches it. 52 00:03:28,060 --> 00:03:32,139 On the authority of 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 53 00:03:32,139 --> 00:03:36,139 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 54 00:03:36,139 --> 00:03:40,139 "The one who recites the Qur'an and is proficient in it, 55 00:03:40,139 --> 00:03:43,139 Will be with the noble, obedient scribes (angels). 56 00:03:43,139 --> 00:03:49,139 And the one who recites the Qur'an and struggles with it, finding it difficult, 57 00:03:49,139 --> 00:03:51,139 Will have two rewards." 58 00:03:51,139 --> 00:03:53,139 Agreed upon. 59 00:03:53,139 --> 00:03:55,939 "Proficient in it," 60 00:03:55,939 --> 00:03:58,939 Meaning, one who excels in its pronunciation as it ought to be, 61 00:03:58,939 --> 00:04:02,939 So that he does not falter or pause in his recitation. 62 00:04:02,939 --> 00:04:04,099 "The scribes," 63 00:04:04,099 --> 00:04:06,099 Meaning, the angels. 64 00:04:06,099 --> 00:04:11,099 They are the messengers of Allah to His messengers, may the blessings of Allah be upon them. 65 00:04:11,099 --> 00:04:12,300 "The obedient," 66 00:04:12,300 --> 00:04:14,300 Meaning, those who are obedient to Allah. 67 00:04:14,300 --> 00:04:16,300 "Struggles with it," 68 00:04:16,300 --> 00:04:22,300 Meaning, he hesitates due to the difficulty in reciting or memorizing it. 69 00:04:22,300 --> 00:04:25,129 From the benefits of the hadith: 70 00:04:25,129 --> 00:04:29,610 The one who persists in reciting the Qur'an and is diligent in it, 71 00:04:29,610 --> 00:04:34,610 His status is greater than the status of one who does not persist in its recitation. 72 00:04:34,610 --> 00:04:40,060 One who recites the Qur'an while it is difficult for him receives two rewards: 73 00:04:40,060 --> 00:04:42,060 A reward for his recitation, 74 00:04:42,060 --> 00:04:46,060 And another for his struggle and hesitation. 75 00:04:46,060 --> 00:04:51,209 On the authority of Abu Musa al-Ash'ari, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 76 00:04:51,209 --> 00:04:55,209 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 77 00:04:55,209 --> 00:04:58,209 "The likeness of a believer who recites the Qur'an, 78 00:04:58,209 --> 00:05:00,209 Is like the citron (utrujjah), 79 00:05:00,209 --> 00:05:03,209 Its scent is pleasant and its taste is pleasant. 80 00:05:03,209 --> 00:05:07,209 And the likeness of a believer who does not recite the Qur'an, 81 00:05:07,209 --> 00:05:09,209 Is like a date, 82 00:05:09,209 --> 00:05:12,209 It has no scent, but its taste is sweet. 83 00:05:12,209 --> 00:05:16,209 And the likeness of a hypocrite who recites the Qur'an, 84 00:05:16,209 --> 00:05:18,209 Is like the basil (rayhanah), 85 00:05:18,209 --> 00:05:21,209 Its scent is pleasant, but its taste is bitter. 86 00:05:21,209 --> 00:05:25,300 And the likeness of a hypocrite who does not recite the Qur'an, 87 00:05:25,300 --> 00:05:27,300 Is like the colocynth (hanthalah), 88 00:05:27,300 --> 00:05:33,129 It has no scent and its taste is bitter." Agreed upon. 89 00:05:33,129 --> 00:05:40,670 The citron is a fruit that has a beautiful appearance and a pleasant scent. 90 00:05:40,670 --> 00:05:44,209 From the benefits of the hadith: 91 00:05:44,209 --> 00:05:49,660 The Prophet associated the quality of faith with the taste and the quality of recitation with the scent. 92 00:05:49,660 --> 00:05:53,420 This is because faith is more essential to the believer than the Qur'an, 93 00:05:53,420 --> 00:05:57,259 Since faith can exist without recitation. 94 00:05:58,220 --> 00:06:02,019 Likewise, taste is more essential to the essence of a fruit than the scent. 95 00:06:02,019 --> 00:06:06,120 For the scent of a fruit may fade while its taste remains. 96 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:13,040 The citron was singled out for the analogy over other fruits that combine pleasant taste and scent, 97 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:14,600 Such as the apple, 98 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:17,160 Because its peel is used as a remedy, 99 00:06:17,160 --> 00:06:19,879 And it is uniquely invigorating. 100 00:06:19,879 --> 00:06:23,800 And an oil with many benefits is extracted from its seeds. 101 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:29,019 It also has other benefits, but this is not the place to mention them. 102 00:06:29,019 --> 00:06:33,480 Clarification of the virtue of the bearer of the Qur'an who acts upon it. 103 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:37,360 The permissibility of using analogies to facilitate understanding. 104 00:06:37,360 --> 00:06:42,089 Recitation must be accompanied by action. 105 00:06:42,089 --> 00:06:44,050 The people of hypocrisy and wickedness, 106 00:06:44,050 --> 00:06:46,290 Even if they recite the Qur'an, 107 00:06:46,290 --> 00:06:48,850 They do not benefit from it, 108 00:06:48,850 --> 00:06:51,569 Because they are the furthest of people from acting upon it. 109 00:06:51,610 --> 00:06:58,910 Their recitation of it is for a reason other than seeking closeness to Allah and benefiting from what it contains. 110 00:06:58,910 --> 00:07:02,029 On the authority of 'Umar Ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, 111 00:07:02,029 --> 00:07:06,019 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 112 00:07:06,019 --> 00:07:12,379 "Verily, Allah raises some people by this Book and lowers others by it." 113 00:07:12,379 --> 00:07:15,569 Narrated by Muslim. 114 00:07:15,569 --> 00:07:18,089 From the benefits of the hadith: 115 00:07:18,089 --> 00:07:21,649 Knowledge raises its possessor in this world and the Hereafter, 116 00:07:21,689 --> 00:07:26,420 In a way that neither kingship, wealth, nor anything else can. 117 00:07:26,420 --> 00:07:32,509 Knowledge raises the enslaved servant until it seats him in the gatherings of kings. 118 00:07:32,509 --> 00:07:34,189 The Muslim Ummah, 119 00:07:34,189 --> 00:07:37,910 Its honor and nobility lie in its adherence to its religion, 120 00:07:37,910 --> 00:07:40,670 And in fulfilling the rights of its Book. 121 00:07:40,670 --> 00:07:42,069 For if it turns away, 122 00:07:42,069 --> 00:07:44,509 The nations of the earth will overcome it, 123 00:07:44,509 --> 00:07:48,990 And tear it apart in the worst possible way. 124 00:07:48,990 --> 00:07:51,790 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, 125 00:07:51,829 --> 00:07:55,750 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 126 00:07:55,750 --> 00:07:58,589 "There is no envy except in two cases: 127 00:07:58,589 --> 00:08:01,629 A man to whom Allah has given the Qur'an, 128 00:08:01,629 --> 00:08:06,899 So he stands with it during the hours of the night and the hours of the day. 129 00:08:06,899 --> 00:08:09,899 And a man to whom Allah has given wealth, 130 00:08:09,899 --> 00:08:15,339 So he spends it during the hours of the night and the hours of the day." 131 00:08:15,339 --> 00:08:17,379 Agreed upon. 132 00:08:17,379 --> 00:08:21,329 "Al-anat" means the hours. 133 00:08:21,329 --> 00:08:25,730 On the authority of al-Bara' Ibn 'Azib, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said: 134 00:08:25,730 --> 00:08:28,730 A man was reciting Surah al-Kahf, 135 00:08:28,730 --> 00:08:32,409 And he had a horse tied with two ropes. 136 00:08:32,409 --> 00:08:34,409 A cloud overshadowed him, 137 00:08:34,409 --> 00:08:36,250 And it began to draw near, 138 00:08:36,250 --> 00:08:39,330 And his horse began to shy away from it. 139 00:08:39,330 --> 00:08:40,850 When morning came, 140 00:08:40,850 --> 00:08:43,690 He went to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 141 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:45,889 And mentioned that to him. 142 00:08:45,889 --> 00:08:47,250 He said: 143 00:08:47,250 --> 00:08:48,850 "That was the tranquility (sakina), 144 00:08:48,850 --> 00:08:51,529 Which descended for the Qur'an." 145 00:08:51,529 --> 00:08:54,889 Agreed upon. 146 00:08:54,889 --> 00:08:57,820 "Al-shatan" means the rope. 147 00:08:57,820 --> 00:08:59,659 "Overshadowed him," 148 00:08:59,659 --> 00:09:03,000 Meaning, a cloud covered him. 149 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:05,409 From the benefits of the hadith: 150 00:09:05,409 --> 00:09:09,090 Clarification of the virtue of Surah al-Kahf. 151 00:09:09,090 --> 00:09:10,649 That Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, 152 00:09:10,649 --> 00:09:13,769 Shows some of His servants some of His signs. 153 00:09:13,769 --> 00:09:17,960 “He it is Who sent down peace of reassurance into the hearts of the believers that they might add faith unto their faith. Allah's are the hosts of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is ever Knower, Wise -” (48:4) 154 00:09:17,960 --> 00:09:20,320 Tranquility draws near to the servants, 155 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:23,320 Whenever they increase in their recitation of the Qur'an, 156 00:09:23,320 --> 00:09:29,269 And increase in their humility and submission to Allah the Almighty. 157 00:09:29,269 --> 00:09:32,870 On the authority of Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 158 00:09:32,870 --> 00:09:36,750 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 159 00:09:36,750 --> 00:09:39,710 "Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, 160 00:09:39,710 --> 00:09:41,470 Will have a good deed, 161 00:09:41,470 --> 00:09:44,470 And the good deed is multiplied by ten. 162 00:09:44,470 --> 00:09:48,029 I do not say that 'Alif-Lam-Mim' is a letter, 163 00:09:48,029 --> 00:09:50,750 But 'Alif' is a letter, 164 00:09:50,750 --> 00:09:52,309 'Lam' is a letter, 165 00:09:52,309 --> 00:09:54,389 And 'Mim' is a letter." 166 00:09:54,389 --> 00:09:57,639 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. 167 00:09:57,639 --> 00:10:00,029 From the benefits of the hadith: 168 00:10:00,029 --> 00:10:02,590 The vastness of Allah's mercy and generosity, 169 00:10:02,590 --> 00:10:05,070 And that He multiplies the reward for His servants, 170 00:10:05,070 --> 00:10:07,970 Out of His grace and bounty. 171 00:10:07,970 --> 00:10:10,409 Encouragement to increase in good deeds, 172 00:10:10,409 --> 00:10:13,279 And in the recitation of the Qur'an. 173 00:10:13,279 --> 00:10:15,159 Clarification of the meaning of a "letter," 174 00:10:15,159 --> 00:10:19,000 And the distinction between it and a word. 175 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:23,350 The reward is granted for each letter. 176 00:10:23,350 --> 00:10:27,110 On the authority of Ibn 'Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said: 177 00:10:27,110 --> 00:10:30,909 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 178 00:10:30,909 --> 00:10:35,269 "Indeed, the one who has nothing of the Qur'an in his heart, 179 00:10:35,269 --> 00:10:37,509 Is like a ruined house." 180 00:10:37,509 --> 00:10:40,860 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. 181 00:10:40,860 --> 00:10:44,340 "Has nothing of the Qur'an in his heart," 182 00:10:44,340 --> 00:10:48,490 Meaning, the one who has not memorized anything of the Qur'an. 183 00:10:48,490 --> 00:10:50,289 "Like a ruined house," 184 00:10:50,289 --> 00:10:55,350 Meaning, a house devoid of goodness and inhabitants. 185 00:10:55,350 --> 00:10:57,769 From the benefits of the hadith: 186 00:10:57,769 --> 00:11:01,370 Emphasis on memorizing the Qur'an and being diligent in it, 187 00:11:01,370 --> 00:11:04,409 Because the bearer of the Qur'an is filled with goodness, 188 00:11:04,409 --> 00:11:08,860 And immersed in virtue. 189 00:11:08,860 --> 00:11:13,100 On the authority of 'Abdullah Ibn 'Amr Ibn al-'As, may Allah be pleased with them both, 190 00:11:13,100 --> 00:11:17,100 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 191 00:11:17,100 --> 00:11:19,899 "It will be said to the companion of the Qur'an: 192 00:11:19,899 --> 00:11:21,620 'Recite and ascend, 193 00:11:21,659 --> 00:11:25,500 And recite with tartil (measured recitation) as you used to recite in the world, 194 00:11:25,500 --> 00:11:30,590 For your station will be at the last verse you recite.'" 195 00:11:30,590 --> 00:11:34,820 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi. 196 00:11:34,820 --> 00:11:36,620 "Companion of the Qur'an," 197 00:11:36,620 --> 00:11:40,580 Meaning, its bearer, its memorizer, and the one who is constant in its recitation, 198 00:11:40,580 --> 00:11:45,129 Who acts upon its rulings and is disciplined by its etiquette. 199 00:11:45,129 --> 00:11:46,250 "Ascend," 200 00:11:46,250 --> 00:11:53,340 Meaning that he ascends the degrees of Paradise in proportion to the verses of the Qur'an he has memorized. 201 00:11:53,340 --> 00:11:55,909 Among the benefits of the hadith: 202 00:11:55,909 --> 00:12:00,710 Encouragement to memorize the Book of Allah the Exalted and to reflect upon it. 203 00:12:00,710 --> 00:12:08,399 The stations of the believers in Paradise vary according to their deeds and their striving in this world. 204 00:12:08,399 --> 00:12:13,360 The recitation of the Qur'an and reflection upon it is the spring of the believer's heart. 205 00:12:13,360 --> 00:12:15,960 Through it, he finds tranquility in this world. 206 00:12:15,960 --> 00:12:21,970 And through it, he finds delight in the Hereafter. 207 00:12:21,970 --> 00:12:24,769 Chapter: The Command to Regularly Review the Qur'an. 208 00:12:24,809 --> 00:12:27,970 And the warning against allowing it to be forgotten. 209 00:12:30,090 --> 00:12:32,490 On the authority of Abu Musa, may Allah be pleased with him, 210 00:12:32,490 --> 00:12:36,330 from the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 211 00:12:36,330 --> 00:12:39,009 "Regularly review this Qur'an, 212 00:12:39,009 --> 00:12:41,850 for by Him in Whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, 213 00:12:41,850 --> 00:12:46,669 it is more prone to escape than camels from their hobbles." 214 00:12:46,669 --> 00:12:50,039 Agreed upon. 215 00:12:50,039 --> 00:12:52,480 "Regularly review this Qur'an," 216 00:12:52,480 --> 00:12:57,690 meaning: preserve its recitation and be constant in reading it. 217 00:12:57,690 --> 00:13:01,049 "Tafallut" means escaping or slipping away. 218 00:13:01,049 --> 00:13:04,289 "Iqal" (hobble) is the plural of "iqal." 219 00:13:04,289 --> 00:13:09,879 It is a rope with which a camel is tied at the middle of its foreleg. 220 00:13:09,879 --> 00:13:12,440 Among the benefits of the hadith: 221 00:13:12,440 --> 00:13:18,019 The exhortation to be constant in reading the Qur'an and reviewing it. 222 00:13:18,019 --> 00:13:23,559 The warning regarding how easily the Qur'an can slip away. 223 00:13:23,600 --> 00:13:26,559 And on the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, 224 00:13:26,559 --> 00:13:30,960 that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 225 00:13:30,960 --> 00:13:33,840 "The likeness of the one who has memorized the Qur'an 226 00:13:33,840 --> 00:13:36,679 is like that of a hobbled camel; 227 00:13:36,679 --> 00:13:39,720 if he remains attentive to it, he keeps it, 228 00:13:39,720 --> 00:13:42,669 but if he lets it go, it departs." 229 00:13:42,669 --> 00:13:45,830 Agreed upon. 230 00:13:45,830 --> 00:13:47,309 "Mu'aqqalah" 231 00:13:47,309 --> 00:13:51,600 means tied with a hobble. 232 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:54,059 Among the benefits of the hadith: 233 00:13:54,059 --> 00:13:58,259 An explanation that if the one who has memorized the Qur'an does not regularly review it, 234 00:13:58,259 --> 00:14:03,789 it is more prone to escape than a camel in its hobbles. 235 00:14:03,789 --> 00:14:08,110 Whoever turns to the Qur'an with memorization, review, and practice, 236 00:14:08,110 --> 00:14:11,029 Allah will make all of that easy for him. 237 00:14:11,029 --> 00:14:15,129 And whoever turns away from it, it will slip away from him. 238 00:14:15,129 --> 00:14:19,129 Riyadh al-Salihin.