`Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said,
"The one who was devoted to the Qur'an will be told on the Day of
Resurrection: `Recite and ascend (in ranks) as you used to recite when
you were in the world. Your rank will be at the last Ayah you recite.''
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: This Hadith mentions the merit of those who commit the Qur'an
(whole or part thereof) to memory (Huffaz). The word `ascend' here means to rise
in ranks in the Jannah. The more one remembers the Qur'an, the more clear and
distinct is his recitation of it, the higher would be the status that he will go on
attaining through its blessings. Thus, this Hadith provides inducement for the
remembrance of the Qur'an and tells us that its frequent recitation is a means
to attain higher ranks in Jannah.
