Riyad as-Salihin, 1004
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "Allah does not listen so attentively to anything as He listens to the recitation of the Qur'an by a Prophet (ﷺ) who recites well with a melodious and audible voice." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال :سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول:
ما أذن الله لشيء ما أذن لنبي حسن الصوت يتغنى بالقرآن يجهر به
((متفق عليه))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 14
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It points out the merit of reciting the Qur’an with a pleasant voice, for Allah Almighty likes to listens to it being recited by His servant.<br>
2) Reciting the Qur’an with a pleasant voice includes the following:<br>
Improving the performance, articulating every letter properly,<br>
and improving the tone of the voice. Both are required and commendable, without affectation.<br>
3) We should follow the example of the prophets (peace be upon them) in terms of reciting the Qur’an with a good performance, a pleasant voice, and an audible recitation.