Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Among the people, there are also the people of Allah. Someone asked: Who are the people of Allah? He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: The people of the Qur'an are the people of Allah and His chosen servants.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب فضائل القرآن وتفسيره وأسباب نزوله / 8337
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده حسن ۔ أخرجه ابن ماجه: 215، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 12279 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 12304»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … By “the people of the Qur’an” are meant those individuals who memorize the Noble Qur’an, recite it during the hours of the night and times of the day, act upon it, and arrange for its teaching and learning. By “the people of Allah” are meant the awliya’ (friends) of Allah Ta’ala and His chosen ones.