Riyad as-Salihin, 1003
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The parable of one who knows the Qur'an by heart is as the parable of an owner of hobbled camel. If he remains vigilant, he will retain it; and if he neglects it, it will go away." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
إنما مثل صاحب القرآن كمثل الإبل المعقلة، إن عاهد عليها أمسكها، وإن أطلقها، ذهبت
متفق عليه.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 13
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It vehemently urges us not to forget the Qur’anic verses we know by heart. To this end, we should revise and recite it frequently.<br>
2) If you leave the Qur’an, it leaves you. So, a person who knows the Qur’an by heart should recite it on a regular basis.<br>
3) Setting examples for educational purposes is one of the best methods for explaining.