Ibn Mas'ud (RA) - The First to Recite Quran Openly
Learn about Ibn Mas'ud (RA), known for his beautiful Quran recitation and deep knowledge.
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) was one of the earliest Muslims and one of the most knowledgeable companions. He was a young shepherd when he heard about the Prophet ﷺ. After accepting Islam, Ibn Mas'ud (RA) became known for his beautiful recitation of the Quran. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever wants to hear the Quran as fresh as it was revealed, let him hear it from Ibn Umm Abd (Ibn Mas'ud).' The Prophet ﷺ also said: 'I am pleased with what Ibn Mas'ud is pleased with.' Ibn Mas'ud (RA) was the first person to recite the Quran openly in Makkah. The Quraysh beat him severely, but he refused to stop. He said: 'By Allah, I will never stop reciting the Book of Allah.' Ibn Mas'ud (RA) was known for his deep understanding of the Quran. He said: 'By Allah, I know where every verse was revealed and about what it was revealed.' He narrated many hadiths and taught thousands of students. Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) said: 'Ibn Mas'ud is full of knowledge, like a vessel that overflows.' The Prophet ﷺ described Ibn Mas'ud as one of the most trusted companions with the Quran.
Qur'an Verses
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَتْلُونَ كِتَابَ اللَّهِ وَأَقَامُوا الصَّلَاةَ
Inna alladhina yatluna kitaba Allahi wa aqamu as-salata
Translation: Indeed, those who recite the Book of Allah and establish prayer.
Authentic Hadith
The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever wants to hear the Quran as fresh as it was revealed, let him hear it from Ibn Umm Abd (Ibn Mas'ud).' He also said: 'Recite the Quran from four: Ibn Mas'ud, Salim, Mu'adh, and Ubayy ibn Ka'b.'
Explanation
These hadiths show Ibn Mas'ud's extraordinary rank in Quranic recitation. The Prophet ﷺ recommended him as one of the four best reciters among the companions.
Courage to practice Islam openly and deep knowledge of the Quran are among the greatest virtues. Ibn Mas'ud (RA) was beaten for reciting the Quran but never stopped.
- 1.What was Ibn Mas'ud known for?
- 2.What did Ibn Mas'ud do first in Makkah?
- 3.What did the Prophet say about Ibn Mas'ud's recitation?
1. What was Ibn Mas'ud known for?
2. What did Umar say about Ibn Mas'ud?
3. What lesson do we learn from Ibn Mas'ud?
4. Was Ibn Mas'ud devoted to Allah?
5. Should we recite the Quran?
6. Was Ibn Mas'ud one of the four best reciters?
7. What was Ibn Mas'ud's defining quality?
8. What did the Prophet say about Ibn Mas'ud's recitation?
9. What do we learn from Ibn Mas'ud?
10. What was Ibn Mas'ud's job before Islam?
11. Did Ibn Mas'ud teach students?
12. Did Ibn Mas'ud have deep knowledge of the Quran?
13. Did the Prophet ﷺ value Ibn Mas'ud?
14. Was Ibn Mas'ud among the earliest Muslims?
15. Did Ibn Mas'ud stop reciting after being beaten?
16. What does 'Tilawah' mean?
17. Is courage to practice Islam important?
18. What was Ibn Mas'ud the first to do in Makkah?
19. Did Ibn Mas'ud know the Quran deeply?
20. Did Ibn Mas'ud narrate many hadiths?
21. Was Ibn Mas'ud beaten for his faith?
22. Was Ibn Mas'ud courageous?
23. What can we learn from Ibn Mas'ud's recitation?
24. Is reciting the Quran important?
25. What happened when Ibn Mas'ud recited Quran openly?
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