Reciting the Quran creates a stir in the heart of the believer, which is also reflected in his external organs. Allah the Almighty says, “Allah has sent down the Book, containing good words, consistent and oft-repeated. Those who fear their Lord, their bodies are filled with joy therein, then their bodies and their minds are humbled by the remembrance of Allah.” (Surah: Jum’ar, verse: 23)
Below are 10 special honors of the reciter of the Quran:
The greatest man
There are people of different classes and professions in society.
Those who learn and teach the Quran are considered the last people of all classes and professions. It was narrated from Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘The best among you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it to others.’ (Bukhari, Hadith: 5027)
The believer who recites the Quran is the best in status
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to teach the religion to his companions through various examples at different times. For example, he taught the superiority of the believer who recites the Quran over other believers when he described it.
Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "The example of a believer who recites the Quran is like a tangerine. It has a fragrant aroma and a good taste. The example of a believer who does not recite the Quran is like a date. It has no fragrance but is delicious."
And the hypocrite who recites the Quran is like a rose, which has a fragrant scent but a bitter taste. The hypocrite who does not recite the Quran is like a lemon, which has no scent but a bitter taste.’ (Bukhari, Hadith: 5427)
The worldly status of the reciter of the Quran
The status of a person who is proficient in the knowledge of the Quran increases in both this world and the Hereafter. Nafi bin Abdul Harith (RA) went to meet Umar (RA) at a place called Usfan.
Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) appointed him as an official in Mecca. Then he asked Nafi, “Whom have you appointed as your representative for the people of Mecca and the valley of Taif?” He said, “Ibn Abza.” Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) asked, “Which Ibn Abza?” He said, “One of our freed slaves.” Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “Have you appointed a slave in your place for them?” Nafi said, “He is a scholar of the Book of Allah, an expert in the law of the Faraj, and a wise judge.” Then Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “Your Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “By following this Book, Allah raises many people in rank and abases those who abandon the Quran.” (Ibn Majah, Hadith: 218)
This hadith proves that people can attain high status through faith in and action on the Quran sent by Allah. And if they turn away from the Quran, people will be humiliated and insulted in both worlds.
To achieve high honor in heaven and earth
The Quran is undoubtedly a stepping stone to attaining high honor in this world and the Hereafter. As a result, the reputation of the reciter of the Quran spreads throughout the heavens and the earth. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Make reciting the Quran obligatory upon you. For it is a light for you on earth and a treasure in the heavens.” (Sahih Ibn Hibban, Hadith: 361)
Release from the list of the negligent
Regular recitation of the Quran strengthens faith. The rust of the heart is removed. One can even be freed from the shackles of apathy and become a vocal and strong believer. Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “...and whoever recites 100 verses at night, his name will not be written among the heedless, or his name will be written among the humble.”
(Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Hadith: 1142)
The reciter's sins are changed into virtues.
There is no book on earth that, when read, forgives sins and turns their sins into good deeds. But if one recites the Quran, Allah will free him from all sins. Because one of the means of remembering Allah is discussing the Quran. As the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘When a group of people gather to remember Allah and then separate, it is said to them, “Stand up, having been forgiven your sins, for your sins have been exchanged for good deeds.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith: 12476)
The radiance of the light of faith
If one recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, his faith will remain strong from one Friday to the next, and Allah will protect him from all the trials of that time. Abu Saeed Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, his faith will continue to shine from one Friday to the next.” (Mustadrak Al-Hakim, Hadith: 3392; Sahih Targhib, Hadith: 736)
The holder of the Quran will not go to hell.
The reciter of the Quran will not be burned in Hell. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “Recite the Quran. And do not let the Quran that you have stored in your house deceive you. For Allah will never punish the heart that is the preserver of the Quran.” (Darimi, Hadith: 3319)
The different virtues of a skilled reciter and an unskilled reciter are described in the Hadith. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “A person skilled in the Qur’an will be with the honored and virtuous scribes. And whoever recites the Qur’an but gets stuck and finds it difficult to recite, then he will have a double reward.” (Bukhari, Hadith: 4937)
This Hadith proves that those who are able to recite the Qur’an skillfully will attain the highest status in Paradise with the honored angels who record their deeds.
Gaining the highest status in Paradise
The highest status in Paradise is for the reciter of the Quran. The reciter of the Quran will attain the highest status in Paradise according to the number of verses he memorizes. As the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “The one who recites the Quran will be told, ‘Recite the Quran and rise higher. Recite it as you used to recite it in the world, slowly and steadily. For your abode in Paradise will be according to the number of verses you recite at the end.’
(Abu Dawud, Hadith: 1464; Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2914)
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