The ruling on beautifying the voice in the recitation of the Qur'an
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Question:
This questioner says: In the statement of Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) regarding the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when he praised his recitation, saying, "If I had known that you were listening to me, I would have adorned it for you with adornment." Does the statement of Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) fall under showing off in worship (riya')?
Answer:
No, it falls under beautifying the voice in the Qur'an. Beautifying the voice in the Qur'an is recommended. The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Adorn the Qur'an with your voices," means that it is recommended to adorn the voice with the Qur'an, because this is more effective in its impact and shows respect for the speech of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and it is performing the speech of Allah in the most perfect manner. This does not fall under showing off in worship (riya'). Beautifying the voice in recitation does not fall under showing off in worship (riya'). So Abu Musa did not intend showing off in worship (riya') by that, but rather he intended to please the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). And the Messenger's listening to him was an honor, an honor for Abu Musa. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
This questioner says: In the statement of Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) regarding the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when he praised his recitation, saying, "If I had known that you were listening to me, I would have adorned it for you with adornment." Does the statement of Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) fall under showing off in worship (riya')?
Answer:
No, it falls under beautifying the voice in the Qur'an. Beautifying the voice in the Qur'an is recommended. The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Adorn the Qur'an with your voices," means that it is recommended to adorn the voice with the Qur'an, because this is more effective in its impact and shows respect for the speech of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and it is performing the speech of Allah in the most perfect manner. This does not fall under showing off in worship (riya'). Beautifying the voice in recitation does not fall under showing off in worship (riya'). So Abu Musa did not intend showing off in worship (riya') by that, but rather he intended to please the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). And the Messenger's listening to him was an honor, an honor for Abu Musa. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 30 — archive.org (1:13:58)
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