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Hadeeth 1
Commentary 1
Hadeeth 2
Commentary 2
Hadeeth 3
Commentary 3
Hadeeth 4
Commentary 4
Hadeeth 5
Commentary 5
Hadeeth 6
Commentary 6
Hadeeth 7
Commentary 7
Hadeeth 8
Commentary 8
The manner in which Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam recited and the importance he attached to the tarteel (distinct and clear intonation) and tajweed (recital with established rules of pronunciation and intonation) in reciting the Qur-aan is mentioned here. Eight ahaadith are mentioned in this chapter.
(297) Hadith Number 1.
Ya'laa bin Mamlak Radiyallahu 'Anhu says: "He asked Ummul Mu'mineen
Sayyiditina Ummi Salamah Radiyallahu 'Anha about the recital of Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam". She replied: "He recited every word separately
and clearly".
Commentary
When Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam recited he uttered
every word distinctly and clearly. Sayyiditina Ummi Salamah Radiyallahu
'Anha may have described this verbally, it may also be possible that she
demonstrated the manner in which Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam recited, where from this explanation is apparent. The commentators
on hadith give two explanations. The second explanation seems more appropriate.
A hadith of this nature is mentioned by Sayyiditina Ummi Salamah Radiyallahu
'Anha in hadith number three of this chapter, wherein she demonstrates
how Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam recited.
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(298) Hadith.Number 2.
Qataadah Radiyallahu'Anhu reports: "I inquired from Anas Radiyallahu
'Anhu: 'How was the recital of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam ?'
He replied: 'He recited (The words of madd) with a madd"'.
Commentary
The words that are to be recited with madd were recited with a madd
(long intonation). This can only be done if one recites steadily, and with
care. It is difficult to pronounce the madd if one recites hastily. From
this, both things are apparent. One should recite steadily, and recite
the madds, where they appear. The commentators of hadith have written that
there are laws governing the recital of the rnadd. These are described
fully in the books of tajweed. It is necessary to implement them. In our
times the Qurraa (Qaaris) stretch the madd so much, overdoing it. Only
the things that are done according to its laws and fundamentals are correct.
Excess or deficiency are both abhorred.
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(299) Hadith Number 3.
Ummi Salamah Radiyallahu 'Anha reports: "Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam recited every aayah separately. He recited 'Alhamdulillaahi Rabbil
'Aa-lameen' and paused, then recited 'Ar Rahmaanir Raheem' and paused.
Then paused after reciting 'Maaliki Yawmiddeen"'.
Commentary
Briefly, he recited every aayah distinctly, and with ease. There is
a difference of opinion among the Qurraa, that is it afdal (better) to
take a breath after the recital of every aayah or not? Maulana Gangohi
has written a special booklet 'Raddut Tughyaan fi Awqaafil Qur-aan' in
Urdu, which is quite comprehensive. This book is beneficial for the rnasaa-il
of this nature.
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(300) Hadith Number 4.
'Abdullah bin Abi Qays Radiyallahu 'Anhu reports: "I inquired from
'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha about the recital of Rasulullah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam, did he 'recite softly or audibly? She replied: 'He recited
in both ways'. I said: 'Alhamdulillaah, (Praise be to, Allah), who has
accorded us easiness in the matter"'. (According to the situation whatever
was proper, reciting softly or audibly was adopted).
Commentary
This question, as has been mentioned in the jaami' Tirmidhi, is regarding
the recital at the time of tahajjud. Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu
'Anha replying that he recited both softly, and audibly, may also mean
that he recited both tones in the same night.
This is also correct that in one night he recited the entire salaah
audibly, and on another night he recited the entire salaah softly. Both
are correct, and there is no harm in reciting in both manners. At times
it is better to recite audibly, especially where it is intended to persuade
others, or it will create strength to recite. Where there is a possibility
that one will be troubled, or where it is doubted that this will create
pride, it is better not to recite audibly as it is important to consider
those present. When sometimes both are of the same nature, then it is advisable
to recite in a slightly audible tone. It was the practice ol Sayyidina
Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu to recite softly in the tahajjud. Sayyidina 'Umar
Radiyallahu 'Anhu used to recite audibly. Once Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam passed both at night and witnessed the practices of both.
When they attended the noble gathering of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam in the morning Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam discussed this. Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallarn
said to Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu. "When I passed you, you were
reciting softly". He replied: "That great being with whom I was conversing
was listening". Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam then said
to Sayyidina 'Umar Radiyallahu 'Anhu: "When I passed you, you were reciting
loudly". Sayyidina 'Umar Radiyallahu 'Anhu replied: "The intention was
to awaken those who were carelessly sleeping, and to keep away the shaytaan".
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam approved the explanations
of both, and said to Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu "Raise your voice
a little" and to Sayyidina 'Umar Radiyallahu 'Anhu: "Lower your voice a
little".
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(301) Hadith Number 5
Ummi Haani Radiyallahu 'Anha reports: "I heard Rasulullah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam reciting (the Qur-aan in the Masjidul Haraam) at night,
while I was on the rooftop of my house".
Commentary
This will mean that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam
recited very clearly and with an audible tone, that I could hear it on
the rooftop of my house. Normally at night due to quietness the voice travels
quite a distance. On the rooftop which is open it could be heard better,
especially when the house is near.
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(302) Hadith Number 6.
'Abdullah bin Mughaffal Radiyallahu 'Anhu says: "I saw Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi
Wasallam riding his camel on the day when Makkah was conquered, he was
reciting:
"Lo! We have given thee (O Muhammad) a signal victory, That Allah
may forgive thee of thy sin that which is past and that which is to come,
.. ."-Surah Fath: 1-2
He says: "He read it and repeated it". Mu'aawiyah bin Qurrah Radiyallahu
'Anhu (who is a narrator in the chain of this hadith) says: ''If I did
not fear the people would surround me, I should have recited it in the
same tone''.
Commentary
According to the 'Arabic language tar-jee' means to return or repeat.
It means that the sound is repeated. The tafseer (commentary) of it is
related by Sayyidina 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal Radiyallahu 'Anhu himself
as Aa-Aa. Some of the 'ulama state this means to clear the voice and recite.
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallhu 'Alayhi Wasallam was very happy on the conquest
of Makkah, and it becoming Darrul Islaam, therefore he was reciting with
enjoyment. The research of my late father -May Allah fill his grave with
nur-is that since Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam was
sitting on a camel, its walking and moving made it seem that the sound
was being repeated. For this reason Sayyidina 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal Radiyallahu
'Anhu explained is as Aa-Aa and Sayyidina Mu'aawiyah Radiyallahu 'Anhu
did not attempt to demonstrate it, because he feared people would begin
gathering around him. According to this explanation it will not contradict
the following hadith. This humble servant prefers this explanation, because
according to the first explanation it will mean to recite clearly and with
a good melodious voice, then what fear shall there be of people gathering
around. It is necessary to recite the Qur-aan correctly, wherein there
is no singing tune. In many ahaadith under diffrent headings it has been
stressed that the Qur-aan must be recited with tarteel and a good intonation.
I have compiled some of these ahaadith in my kitaab 'Chehl Hadith;. Those
who are interested may read it.
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(303) Hadith Number7.
Qataadah Radiyallahu 'Anhu narrates that Allah gave to every Nabi that
He had sent a beautiful feature and beautiful voice. Your Nabi Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam also had a beautiful feature and a beautiful voice. Rasulullah
Sallallhu 'Alayhi Wasallam did not recite in a melodious tone as singers
do.
Commentary
Apparently this hadith seems to contradict the previous one, explained
in the commentary of the previous hadith. It means that he did not repeat
the sound whilst reciting. Some of the 'ulama take this to mean as singing
and reciting, and that it has been prohibited in many ahaadith to recite
with a singing tone.
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(304) Hadith Number 8.
Ibn 'Abbaas Radiyallahu 'Anhu says: "Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam raised his voice only to the extent, that it might have been possible
that if he recited in the house, those in the courtyard might be able to
listen".
Commentary
The voice did not reach beyond the courtyard. The reciting of the Qur-aan
softly and audibly are both better according to the circumstances. On a
correct and suitable occasion, or where for a reason it is desirable to
recite audibly, there one should recite audibly. If there exists a fear
that it will create show etc., there one should recite softly. The object
is that according to circumstances it keeps changing, therefore, Sayyidina
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam has said the one that recites the
Qur-aan audibly is like the one that openly gives sadaqah, and the one
who recites softly is like the one who gives sadaqah secretly. Concerning
sadaqah, at times it is better to openly reveal the giving of it and at
times it is better to conceal it. Circumstances should be taken into consideration,
which change from time to time. This rule applies to the reciting of the
Qur-aan also.
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