He who studies the Qur’an is like the owner of tethered camels. If he attends to them he will keep hold of them, but if he lets them loose they will go away.
Markscheme Answers:
Reading and understanding the Qur’an is all important for a Muslim and this is the core teaching of the Hadith. The link to tethered camels in the Hadith shows the importance of establishing a strong relationship with the Qur’an. Just as the camels are all important for the survival of the bedouins, the Qur’an is all important for a Muslim as it stops him / her from going astray. Through this Hadith the Prophet (pbuh) is giving Muslims the important teaching of earning lawfully and through the labours of one’s own hard work.
The Qur’an is the book of guidance for all Muslims. It is only by reading it, understanding its teachings that a Muslim can understand his/her faith and live righteously. Muslims need to refer to the Qur’an throughout their lives so they can take benefit from its teachings. Just like the bedouins tied the fore legs of their camels to stop them from wandering off, regular connection with the Qur’an keeps Muslims from going astray.
Reading the Qur’an and understanding its teaching is very important for Muslims as that is the key to living a righteous life. Just as the Bedouins depended on their camels for their survival in the time of the Prophet (pbuh) a Muslim needs to hold on to the Qur’an and its teachings to attain the pleasure of their Lord.
The Qur’an is a source of all guidance to Muslims. In order to understand their faith and to follow it in the manner prescribed by God it is vital for all Muslims to read the Qur’an and also to understand its teachings. To stay on the path of righteousness it is important to keep referring back to the Qur’an and in this Hadith it has been likened to looking after tethered camels. If you look after your flock you will benefit from them similarly if Muslims keep reading and actively engaging with the Qur’an and practice what it tells them then they will benefit from it in this life and the next.
Just as the desert bedouin ties the fore feet of his camel stopping it from straying away, the Qur’an keeps Muslims from going astray is the simple teaching of this Hadith. To keep their faith strong and stay on the path of righteousness Muslims must continually keep the teaching of the Qur’an fresh in their mind by reading a small portion of it every day, understanding its teachings and by putting those teachings into practice.
The importance of reading the Qur’an and understanding its message is given in this Hadith of the Prophet (pbuh). The Qur’an is the primary source of Islamic teaching and hence should never be neglected and a strong relationship should be established between the Qur’an and the believer as it will see a believer through good times and every hardship and be a source of comfort. The link with tethered camels has been made in this Hadith to show the importance of the Qur’an in a believer’s life and this could be elaborated upon.
The Holy Quran is a great Book of guidance for the whole mankind which was revealed to the Holy Prophet(s). He stresses on the recitation of the Holy Quran. He said if you do not take care of the tethered camels they will run away; likewise the recitation of Holy Quran keeps them close to Allah. If we do not recite it everyday, the words would move away from our memory. “Whenever you recite the Holy Quran, We place a hidden curtain between you and the disbeliever in the Hereafter”. The Holy Quran guides us and keeps us away from the fire of Hell. Allah bestows great mercy and blessings on the people who remember Him in every difficulty.
<aside> 📝 The importance of reading the Qur’an and understanding its message is given in this Hadith of the Prophet (pbuh). The Qur’an is the book of guidance for all Muslims. It is only by reading it, understanding its teachings that a Muslim can understand his faith and live righteously. The Hadith draws comparisons to Bedouins who looked after and depended on their camels for their survival. Likewise, a Muslim needs to look after and practise the Qur’an and its teachings to benefit from it in this life and the next. And just like the bedouins tied the fore legs of their camels to stop them from wandering off, regular connection with the Qur’an keeps Muslims from going astray.
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Markscheme Answers:
The teaching of the Hadith can be practiced by all believing men and women by establishing a close relationship with the Qur’an. This can be done by reading a small portion of it every day, by listening to its recitation, understanding the meanings of the words being read or heard and by putting into practice its teachings in one’s daily life.
Muslims must engage with the Qur’an, they should not only read it but endeavour to understand and put into practise God’s message. Teaching and explaining its teachings to others is also an honourable way of putting into practice the teaching of this Hadith. Muslims must be mindful that this all important guidance is not simply to be kept on the highest shelf in a Muslims home but rather referred to in the daily lives of all Muslims.
The teachings of this Hadith can be put into practice in several ways; one can recite the Qur’an, learn duas from it, memorise it, teach it to others and also by understanding its teachings and applying those teachings in one’s daily life.
The teachings of this Hadith can be put into practice by Muslims by reading the Qur’an; understanding its meanings and putting into practice what it teaches them. Learning duas from it or becoming a hafiz are also ways of putting into action the teachings of this Hadith as is teaching the Qur’an and its meanings to others.
The teaching of this Hadith can be very easily practiced by Muslims. They must refer to the Qur’an in their daily life. Reading the Quran’ understanding its teaching and teaching it to others and putting into practice its teachings are ways in which this Hadith can be followed. Muslims should be careful not to abandon the Qur’an and its teachings.
If we have a close relation with Holy Quran, we should recite it everyday with complete conviction and faith we will not loose hold of the tethered animals as we will not be away from the blessings of Allah. It will help us in our problems solution. Hazrat Bilal (RA) and Hazrat Usman (RA) used to recite the Holy Quran in a very sweet & clear voice that meanings were easy to understand. Holy Prophet(s) was amused by the proper and accurate recitation of the Holy Quran by Zaid bin Sabith who later on placed the Ramuz-e-Aukaf to save the Ummah from conflict, in future. We must recite it everyday so we cannot forget it and the words are imprinted in our minds.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it. [Muslim]