Riyad as-Salihin, 1005
Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to him, "You have been given a Mizmar (sweet melodious voice) out of the Mazamir of Prophet (ﷺ) Dawud (David)." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>. And in a version narrated by Muslim "If you would have seen me, as I was listening to your recitation last night."
وعن أبي موسى الأشعري رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال له :" لقد أتيت مزمارا من مزامير آل داود " ((متفق عليه)) . وفي روايه لمسلم : أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال له : " لو رأيتني وأنا أستمع لقراءتك البارحة".
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 15
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It points out the merit of the Companion Abu Mūsa al-Ash‘ari, as the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) praised him by saying that Allah Almighty endowed him with a melodious voice like that of Prophet David (peace be upon him).<br>
2) It is recommended to recite the Qur’an with a pleasant voice so that the listener would enjoy the sweetness of the words of Allah. This attracts people to the Qur’an and it affects them. Indeed, a pleasant voice adds to the beauty of the Qur’an.<br>
3) It is permissible to refer to someone by saying “the family of so-and-so”. His words “the family of David” refer to David himself.