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Hadith 13:
Actions:
● To keep their faith strong and to stay on the path of righteousness, Muslims must
continually keep the teachings of the Quran fresh in their mind by reading a small
This Hadith carries the broader instruction to impart religious instruction to the
people with gentleness so that they are more inclined towards the faith and gain
religious knowledge. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, “The best rulers are
those whom you love, and they love you.”
Actions:
● All those in a position of authority should remember the ultimate authority lies with
Allah alone and their governance should be treated as a trust from Him.
● Muslim governments, in particular, should always be fair in their actions and should
base their authority on Islamic principles and kindness and tolerance of other faiths.
● Even when religious instruction is being given it should not be done in a manner
where it becomes overwhelming for the individual.
● It has been reported that the man once complained to the Prophet Muhammad
(P.B.U.H) that Muadh ibn Jabal recited long surahs in prayers which caused the
plaintiff hardship as he did manual work all day and by night, he was tired. Prophet
Muhammad (P.B.U.H) then asked Muadh to recite short surahs when leading the
prayers, and said to him thrice, “O Muadh you are putting the people to
trials”.
Main Teachings:
● This Hadith emphasizes for Muslims the importance of reading the Quran and
understanding its meanings.
● This book for guidance is the primary source of Islamic teachings and should never
be neglected. In order to get true benefit from it, a Muslim required to establish a
strong relationship with the Quran by reciting it, memorizing it, and above all
understanding its teachings and living by them.
● The link with tethered camels has been made in this Hadith to show that just as the
desert Bedouin tied the fore feet of his camel to stop it from straying, the Quran keeps
Muslims from going astray.
● Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, “Keep on reciting the Quran, for, by Him
in whose hand my life is, the Quran runs away (is forgotten) faster than
camels that are released from their tying ropes”