Riyad as-Salihin, 996
'Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Verily, Allah elevates some people with this Qur'an and abases others." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه: أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال :
إن الله يرفع بهذا الكتاب أقوامًا ويضع به آخرين
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 6
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It encourages us to seek the reward for acting upon the Qur’an, believing its information, observing its commands and prohibitions, and adhering to its guidance and finding sufficiency therein. Indeed, Allah Almighty elevates the rank of the people of the Qur’an in this world and in the Hereafter.<br>
2) It warns us of the punishment of reciting the Qur’an for show-off and superiority over others and do not take guidance from it nor believe its information or observe its rulings. Allah Almighty debases such people.