It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that Sayyiduna Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) was reciting the Qur'an one night while the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) were listening to his beautiful recitation. Then when he was informed of this, he said: "Had I known (that they were listening), I would have adorned this recitation greatly and made it most moving and stirring."
Sahih (authentic).
Hadith Referenceالمطالب العالية بزوائد المسانيد الثمانية / كتاب فضائل القرآن / 3486
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
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