The presentation of Abu Bakr and an explanation of the meaning of being the most reciter in leading the prayer
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The questioner:
Some people cited as evidence the fact that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) placed Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) ahead of others. This was done in preference to the one who is more knowledgeable of the Sunnah, even though Ubayy ibn Ka'b and others were present, and he was the most proficient in reciting the Qur'an.
The Shaykh:
There are many reasons for the precedence of al-Siddiq. I say that the precedence of al-Siddiq was due to his knowledge, his virtue, his early embrace of Islam, and the perfection of his faith. He had many merits that placed him ahead of Ubayy in many matters, may Allah be pleased with him and grant him satisfaction.
The questioner:
Abu Talib, may Allah preserve him, for his memorization of the Book of Allah, if he was not, meaning, seeking knowledge or a student of knowledge, and not a memorizer of the Book of Allah.
The Shaykh:
He says: The people would stand, and they would teach them the Book of Allah. The reciters at that time were the scholars. The reciters were the scholars. Those who taught people the Book of Allah were the scholars. They read and taught, indeed, they learned and gained understanding in the religion. Correct.
The questioner:
How?
The Shaykh:
Then he said: If he does not know, a man comes who presents the covenant. Yes.
The questioner:
I am righteous.
The Shaykh:
And if this were the case, the Qur'an would be permissible, because the intended meaning of the reciters from the Book of Allah is knowledge of the Book of Allah, its recitation with excellence, and knowledge of it. The reciters are the scholars. Yes.
Some people cited as evidence the fact that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) placed Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) ahead of others. This was done in preference to the one who is more knowledgeable of the Sunnah, even though Ubayy ibn Ka'b and others were present, and he was the most proficient in reciting the Qur'an.
The Shaykh:
There are many reasons for the precedence of al-Siddiq. I say that the precedence of al-Siddiq was due to his knowledge, his virtue, his early embrace of Islam, and the perfection of his faith. He had many merits that placed him ahead of Ubayy in many matters, may Allah be pleased with him and grant him satisfaction.
The questioner:
Abu Talib, may Allah preserve him, for his memorization of the Book of Allah, if he was not, meaning, seeking knowledge or a student of knowledge, and not a memorizer of the Book of Allah.
The Shaykh:
He says: The people would stand, and they would teach them the Book of Allah. The reciters at that time were the scholars. The reciters were the scholars. Those who taught people the Book of Allah were the scholars. They read and taught, indeed, they learned and gained understanding in the religion. Correct.
The questioner:
How?
The Shaykh:
Then he said: If he does not know, a man comes who presents the covenant. Yes.
The questioner:
I am righteous.
The Shaykh:
And if this were the case, the Qur'an would be permissible, because the intended meaning of the reciters from the Book of Allah is knowledge of the Book of Allah, its recitation with excellence, and knowledge of it. The reciters are the scholars. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، بداية من حديث : كان النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - يجمع بين الرجلين من قتلى أحد في ثوب واحد — islamhouse.com (8:55)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.