It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that he asked: "Which of the two readings do you count as the first reading?" The people said: "The reading of Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him)." He said: "In fact, our reading is the first reading, while the reading of Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) is the last (and final) reading. Indeed, the Qur'an used to be presented to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) once every Ramadan, but in the year in which he passed away it was presented to him twice. Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) was present on that occasion, so he witnessed what of it was abrogated and what was changed."
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / أول مسند ابن عباس / 2562
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
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