Sahih al-Bukhari 4808 (Book 66, Hadith 37) Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: The Prophet (ﷺ) said to his companions, “Is it difficult for any of you to recite one third of the Qur’an in one night?” This suggestion was difficult for them so they said, “Who among us has the power to do so, O Allah’s […]
Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most authentic and revered collections of hadith in Islam, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Bukhari. It contains thousands of narrations meticulously verified and arranged by topic, covering beliefs, worship, ethics, law, and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recognized for its rigorous criteria of authenticity, it holds a central place in Sunni scholarship and daily Islamic practice.
Book 66, Virtues of the Qur’an, discusses the merits of the Qur’an and rewards for reciting it.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4809 (Book 66, Hadith 38) Narrated `Aisha: Whenever Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) became sick, he would recite Mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An- Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I used to recite (these two Suras) and rub his hands over his body hoping for its […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4810 (Book 66, Hadith 39) Narrated ‘Aisha: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas, and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4811 (Book 66, Hadith 40) Narrated Usaid bin Hudair: That while he was reciting Surat Al-Baqara (The Cow) at night, and hishorse was tied beside him, the horse was suddenly startled and troubled. When he stopped reciting, the horse became quiet, and when he started again, the horse was startled again. Then he […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4812 (Book 66, Hadith 41) Narrated `Abdul `Aziz bin Rufai’: Shaddad bin Ma’qil and I entered upon Ibn `Abbas. Shaddad bin Ma’qil asked him, “Did the Prophet (ﷺ) leave anything (besides the Qur’an)?” He replied. “He did not leave anything except what is Between the two bindings (of the Qur’an).” Then we visited […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4813 (Book 66, Hadith 42) Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The example of him (a believer) who recites the Qur’an is like that of a citron which tastes good and smells good. And he (a believer) who does not recite the Qur’an is like a date which is good in […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4814 (Book 66, Hadith 43) Narrated Ibn `Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Your life in comparison to the lifetime of the past nations is like the period between the time of `Asr prayer and sunset. Your example and the example of the Jews and Christians is that of person who employed laborers and […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4815 (Book 66, Hadith 44) Narrated Talha: I asked `Abdullah bin Abi `Aufa, “Did the Prophet (ﷺ) make a will (to appoint his successor or bequeath wealth)?” He replied, “No.” I said, “How is it prescribed then for the people to make wills, and they are ordered to do so while the Prophet […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4816 (Book 66, Hadith 45) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Allah does not listen to a prophet as He listens to a prophet who recites the Qur’an in a pleasant tone.” The companion of the sub-narrator (Abu Salama) said, “It means, reciting it aloud.” حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي اللَّيْثُ، […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4817 (Book 66, Hadith 46) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) I said, “Allah does not listen to a prophet as He listens to a prophet who recites the Qur’an in a loud and pleasant tone.” Sufyan said, “This saying means: a prophet who regards the Qur’an as something that makes him dispense […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4818 (Book 66, Hadith 47) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Not to wish to be the like except of two men. A man whom Allah has given the knowledge of the Book and he recites it during the hours of the night, and a man whom Allah has given wealth, […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 4819 (Book 66, Hadith 48) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) I said, “Not to wish to be the like of except two men: A man whom Allah has taught the Qur’an and he recites it during the hours of the night and during the hours of the day, and his neighbor listens […]