The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it

Arabic text

عن عثمان رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ».

Translation

‘Uthmān ibn ‘Affān (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it."

Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs that the best and higher-standing among Muslims in the sight of Allah are those who learn the Qur’an - in terms of recitation, memorization, tartīl (measured recitation), understanding, and interpretation - and teach others the knowledge of the Qur’an that they possess, along with acting upon it.

Benefits

• The Hadīth highlights the excellence of the Qur’an and that it is the best speech, for it is the word of Allah.
• The best learners are those who teach others and do not keep the knowledge to themselves only.
• Learning the Qur’an and teaching it comprises its recitation, meanings, and rulings.

Topics

• The Noble Qur'an and Qur'anic Sciences
• Excellence of the Qur'an
• Merit of Taking Care of the Qur'an