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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Portraits of Youths in Quran and the History of Islam Abdullah Ibn Masud A Valiant Youth Who Recited The Holy Quran In The Midst Of Polytheists Abdullah Ibn Masud was the sixth person to accept the purified beliefs and laws of Islam with a submissive and a sincere heart. He is included among the intellectuals and steadfast members of the Muslim community.

When Abdullah Ibn Masud received the invitation for accepting Islam from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and he learnt about the revelation of Quran, he came to the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.) and said, “O Allah’s Messenger! Teach me also the words that you recite.” It was a time when Masud was a fresh convert to faith.

The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) patted with affection the head of this righteous youth and said, “You are the son of a learned man.” After some days, Abdullah Ibn Masud says, “I have learnt seventy Quranic chapters (Surahs) from Allah’s Messenger and when I recite them, none can dare find any defect in my recitation.” This is that unique personality among the companions who had the courage to recite the Quran in a loud voice in the midst of the Meccan polytheists.

One day some recently converted Muslims assembled and discussed among themselves, “None from the polytheists has heard the Quran being recited in a loud voice. Is there anyone among us who can accomplish this task?” Abdullah Ibn Masud replied with utmost courage and determination, “I am prepared to render this service.” All the Muslims said, “O Ibn Masud, only a person who has some status and position should go to the polytheists.

(That is, he must have a strong family background, so that he could defend himself). While you do not possess such advantage.” Abdullah Ibn Masud replied, “Leave that to me. My God would help me.” The next day, the Meccan chiefs assembled near the Ka’ba after sunrise. Abdullah Ibn Masud also arrived and stood at the Place of Ibrahim and facing the Quraishite leaders began to recite the Holy Quran: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. The Beneficent God, Taught the Quran.

He created man, Taught him the mode of expression. The sun and the moon follow a reckoning. And the herbs and the trees do adore (Him). And the heaven, He raised it high, and He made the balance, That you may not be inordinate in respect of the measure. And keep up the balance with equity and do not make the measure deficient.