The Meaning of "Aqra'" in the Hadith: "The People Are Led by Their Most Aqra'"
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: It was reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Sunan Ibn Majah 980Sahih (Darussalam) Does the term "al-Aqrā'" mean the one who has memorized the most, or the one who is most knowledgeable about the interpretation and meanings of the Qur'an?
Answer:
No, it is the one with the best recitation, the best recitation and mastery of the Qur'an. The meaning of "aqrā'" is the one with the best recitation. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: It was reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
The people should be lead by the one who is most well-Versed in recitation of the Book of Allah
يؤم القوم أقرؤهم لكتاب اللهAnswer:
No, it is the one with the best recitation, the best recitation and mastery of the Qur'an. The meaning of "aqrā'" is the one with the best recitation. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1083- المراد بالأقرأ في حديث: (يؤم القوم أقرؤهم) - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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