Listening to the Quran, is the reward the same as reading?
Listening to the Quran, is the reward the same as reading?
Does the reward of listening to the Quran equal the reward of those who read the Quran?
Short Answer:
Although there are great rewards in listening to the Quran, “more of the human senses are engaged when a Muslim recites the Quran aloud, than when they just listen to it… The heart, as well as the body, connects more deeply to the Quran when a Muslim recites it aloud, with full focus and attention, than when they passively listen to it.“
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Answer:
Bismillah was shalatu was salam' ala Rasulillah, wa ba'du,
To be able to compare or equate merit with one another, we need a proposition. Because the one who understands the reward of one's charity is Allah Ta'ala. So, to be able to know one's charity value, it must be based on revelation.
There are several propositions which mention the reward of those who listen to the Quran and the reward of those who read the Koran.
Among them,
[1] Allah's Word,
وَإِذَا قُرِئَ الْقُرْآنُ فَاسْتَمِعُوا لَهُ وَأَنْصِتُوا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ
"So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy."
[2] Allah also said,
كِتَابٌ أَنْزَلْنَاهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَارَكٌ لِيَدَّبَّرُوا آيَاتِهِ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُولُو الْأَلْبَابِ
[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.
These two verses and the verses, for example, are enough to prove that paying attention to the Quran is a great charity. Because among the objectives of the Quran was revealed is to contemplate the verses. Those who do tadabbur, will get a promise to be blessed by Allah. And what is meant by listening here is paying attention to and guiding the Quran.
The Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam also likes to listen to the Quran which is read by Sahabah (Companions). As narrated from Ibn Mas'ud Radhiyahu 'anhu,
The Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam once told Ibn Mas'ud,
"Please read the Quran"
Ibn Mas'ud Radhiallahu 'anhu said,
يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، أقْرَأُ عَلَيْكَ، وَعَلَيْكَ أُنْزِلَ؟
"O Messenger of Allah, I read the Quran in front of you, even though the Koran was revealed to you ?"
Answer the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam,
فَإِنِّي أُحِبُّ أَنْ أَسْمَعَهُ مِنْ غَيْرِي
"I like listening to the Qur'an from other people's reading."
Then Ibn Mas'ud read Surah an-Nisa's until verse 41, and the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam cried at the end of the verse.
(Narrated by Bukhari 4583).
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While the proposition of the virtue of reading the Quran, is mentioned in the Hadith of Ibn Mas'ud as well, the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam said,
مَنْ قَرَأَ حَرْفًا مِنْ كِتَابِ اللَّهِ فَلَهُ بِهِ حَسَنَةٌ وَالْحَسَنَةُ بِعَشْرِ أَمْثَالِهَا لاَ أَقُولُ الم حرْفٌ وَلَكِنْ أَلِفٌ حَرْفٌ وَلاَمٌ حَرْفٌ وَمِيمٌ حَرْفٌ
"Whoever reads one letter from the Kitabullah (Book of Allah), then he will get one good while one good (worth) ten times, I don't say 'Alif Laam Miim' as one letter, but 'Alif as one letter,' Laam 'as one letter and 'miim' as one letter. "
(HR. At-Tirmidhi 2910 and al-Albani).
This Hadith shows a great reward for those who read the Quran.
Then, for questions, do you listen to the recitation of the Quran the same as reading the Quran? we have not yet met the argument about that. But we hope, hopefully both of them get a big reward.
Thus, Allahu a’lam.
and.. here second information :
Is the Reward for Listening to Quran the Same as Reading It?
Asalaamu alaykum,
Among the blessings of Allah upon mankind is the variety of ways that the Quran, His Glorious word, can be accessed and benefited from.
Many Muslims have weak (or no command at all) of the Arabic language.
But, they can still endeavor to read, recite, and listen to the Quran, coupled with efforts to understand its meanings.
Listen Attentively
Listening intently to the recitation of the Quran is definitely a very beneficial and recommended activity for Muslims, even those who cannot understand the Arabic language.
Allah says in the Quran:
وَإِذَا قُرِئَ الْقُرْآنُ فَاسْتَمِعُوا لَهُ وَأَنْصِتُوا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ
"So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy."
Ibn Taymiyah said: “By means of this listening, Allah guides His slaves and sets straight their affairs in this world and the Hereafter.”
Al-Sadi said,
As for listening to it, this means that one hears it with an attentive heart, pondering the meaning of what one is listening to. The one who adheres to these two commands when the Book of Allah is recited will attain a great deal of good, beneficial knowledge, ongoing and renewed faith, increased guidance and insight into his religion.
[Tafsir Al Sadi]
This indicates that Muslims should listen to the recitation of the Quran, intently and without distractions, especially when it is being recited live.
The admonition to listen intently and remain quiet applies even when one is listening to recordings of Quran recitation.
This leads to being enveloped by the mercy of Allah, and other benefits.
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When Listening to Quran Recitation Inspired a Group of Jinn
Allah mentions how a group of Jinn once listened intently to the Quran being recited by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
After they had heard it, they returned to their people, telling them about it, and warning them to heed it:
وَإِذْ صَرَفْنَا إِلَيْكَ نَفَرًا مِنَ الْجِنِّ يَسْتَمِعُونَ الْقُرْآنَ فَلَمَّا حَضَرُوهُ قَالُوا أَنْصِتُوا ۖ فَلَمَّا قُضِيَ وَلَّوْا إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِمْ مُنْذِرِينَ
And [mention, O Muhammad], when We directed to you a few of the jinn, listening to the Qur'an. And when they attended it, they said, "Listen quietly." And when it was concluded, they went back to their people as warners.
In the chapter of the Quran titled “Al Jinn”, Allah says:
قُلْ أُوحِيَ إِلَيَّ أَنَّهُ اسْتَمَعَ نَفَرٌ مِنَ الْجِنِّ فَقَالُوا إِنَّا سَمِعْنَا قُرْآنًا عَجَبًا
Say, [O Muhammad], "It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened and said, 'Indeed, we have heard an amazing Qur'an.
The Superiority of Reciting Qur’an Over Listening
Despite the importance and benefit of listening to the Quran, reciting its Arabic text aloud, i.e. with the tongue, has clear superiority over it.
This is because more of the human senses are engaged when a Muslim recites the Quran aloud, than when they just listen to it.
Primarily, this includes their tongue, ears, as well as the eyes — if they are looking at the Arabic text whilst reciting (as in the case you mentioned, when one has not memorized the parts that they are reciting).
The heart, as well as the body, connects more deeply to the Quran when a Muslim recites it aloud, with full focus and attention, than when they passively listen to it.
The Prophet also said:
مَنْ قَرَأَ حَرْفًا مِنْ كِتَابِ اللَّهِ فَلَهُ بِهِ حَسَنَةٌ وَالْحَسَنَةُ بِعَشْرِ أَمْثَالِهَا لاَ أَقُولُ الم حرْفٌ وَلَكِنْ أَلِفٌ حَرْفٌ وَلاَمٌ حَرْفٌ وَمِيمٌ حَرْفٌ
If anyone recites a letter from Allah’s Book, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a tenfold reward. I do not say that Alif-Laam-Meem is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Laam is a letter and Meem is a letter.
[Jami Al Tirmidhi]
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Conclusion
Therefore, we can conclude that listening attentively to the Quran when it is being recited, and remaining quiet whilst doing so, is a good deed.
Listening to the recitation of Quran softens the receptive, humble heart that harbors true faith, and causes tranquility to descend upon the soul.
A Muslim should do both good deeds: reciting the Quran with their tongue, as well as listening to it quietly, with full attention.
Both these honorable actions reinforce each other.
If they have a weak command of Arabic, they should still strive to recite the Quran as best as they can.
Simultaneously, they should strive to gain the requisite knowledge that will help them improve their Quran recitation.
The Prophet said:
The one who recites the Quran while he is proficient in its recitation will be with the honorable and obedient scribes (angels), and the one who recites the Quran while it is difficult for him to recite, will have a double reward.
[Sahih Al Bukhari & Muslim]
And Allah knows best. I hope that this answers your question.
Salam. Please stay in touch.
Thus, Allahu a’lam.
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