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What does it mean?
The best among you learns the Qur'an and teaches it to others.
In plain terms
Learning and teaching the Qur'an is the highest virtue.
What can you take from it?
Study the Qur'an and share its knowledge.

Where it applies

  • mosque classes
  • online tutoring

Putting it to work

  • join study circles
  • mentor new learners

Questions to consider

  • How can you improve your teaching of the Qur'an?
  • What barriers exist to sharing knowledge?

Another view

Effectiveness depends on teaching skill.

More from Holy Prophet Muhammad

  1. 'The one who recites the Qur'an and the one who listens to it have an equal share in the reward.'

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  2. 'Everything in existence prays for the forgiveness of the person who teaches the Qur'an - even the fish in the sea.'

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  3. On the Day of Judgment, you shall intercede for the ladies and I shall intercede for the men; every person who has wept over the tragedy of Husain (A.S.), we s…

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