Q
What guidance does Islam provide on the appropriate volume for reciting prayers in different circumstances?
A
regarding the explanation of the Verse:– ‘(O Muhammad!) Neither say your prayer aloud, nor say it in
a low tone.’ (17.110) This Verse was revealed while Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) was hiding himself at Mecca. At
that time, when he led his companions in prayer, he used to raise his voice while reciting the Qur’an;
and if the pagans heard him, they would abuse the Qur’an, its Revealer, and the one who brought it. So
Allah said to His Prophet: “Neither say your prayer aloud. i.e., your recitation (of Qur’an) lest the
pagans should hear (it) and abuse the Qur’an” nor say it in a low tone, “lest your voice should fail to
reach your companions, “but follow a way between.” (17.110)
a low tone.’ (17.110) This Verse was revealed while Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) was hiding himself at Mecca. At
that time, when he led his companions in prayer, he used to raise his voice while reciting the Qur’an;
and if the pagans heard him, they would abuse the Qur’an, its Revealer, and the one who brought it. So
Allah said to His Prophet: “Neither say your prayer aloud. i.e., your recitation (of Qur’an) lest the
pagans should hear (it) and abuse the Qur’an” nor say it in a low tone, “lest your voice should fail to
reach your companions, “but follow a way between.” (17.110)
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 7525, Book 97, Hadith 150
Sahih al-Bukhari 7525, Book 97, Hadith 150
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