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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Qur'an ( When Was It Complied ) Part Two : the Qur'an in the Traditions Learning the Qur'an The Messenger of Allah (S) said: 'There are three groups of people who will not be concerned with the reckoning (on the day of judgement), nor will they fear the shriek (on that day) nor the great consternation: firstly, one who learns the Qur'an and knows it off by heart and acts according to its (teachings) for he will come to Allah as an honoured nobleman, secondly the muethin (he who calls the faithful to prayer) who has practised for seven years and never sought any payment for it, and thirdly the servant who has obeyed Allah and obeyed his master.' 49 The Messenger of Allah (S) also said: 'Allah rewards the man who kisses his son kindly with a blessing, and he who makes his son happy, Allah makes him happy on the day of resurrection, and he who teaches his son the Qur'an, the parents will be summoned on the day of resurrection and will be clothed in garments whose light illuminates the people of Paradise.' 50 48 The traditions on the learning and recitation of the Qur'an is a further evidence that the Holy Qur'an was compiled, and therefore referred to by the Muslims during the lifetime of the , peace be upon him.

49 Appendix to The Shi'a Guide to the Shari'a: vol.4, p.21. 50 Seas of Lights: vol.7, p.304; Al-Kafi: vol.6, p.49. The Messenger of Allah (S) also said: 'This Qur'an is the etiquette of Allah so learn his etiquette as much as you can.' 51 He (S) also said: 'There is not a single believer, man or woman, freeman or bondman who is exempt from the right that Allah has over him to learn the Qur'an and to study its meanings.

Then he read the following verse: {Be ye worshippers for you have taught the book . . .