He who recites the Qur’an openly is like he who gives charity openly, and he who recites t…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Dāwūd, At-Tirmidhi, and An-Nasā’i

Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: He who recites the Qur’an openly is like he who gives c…

عن عُقبة بن عامر الجُهني رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسولُ الله صلَّى الله عليه وسلم: «الجاهِرُ بالقرآن كالجاهِرِ بالصَّدَقَةِ، والمُسِرُّ بالقرآن كالمُسِرِّ بالصَّدَقَة».

‘Uqbah ibn ‘Āmir al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "He who recites the Qur’an openly is like he who gives charity openly, and he who recites the Qur’an secretly is like he who gives charity secretly."

Explanation of the hadith: He who recites the Qur’an openly is like he who gives c…

Lessons: He who recites the Qur’an openly is like he who gives c…

• Reciting the Qur’an secretly is better, just as giving charity secretly is better, for the sincerity involved and the avoidance of show-off and self-admiration, unless if openness is required for some need or benefit, like teaching the Qur’an to others.

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