Silsilah as-Sahihah 2910 — Do Not Seek Worldly Gain from Quran; Ruling

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Shibl Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) that Sayyiduna Muawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) said to him: When you reach near my tent, stand and narrate a hadith you heard from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). He said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: "Recite the Noble Qur'an, but do not make it a means of livelihood, nor accumulate abundant wealth through it, nor become hard-hearted regarding it, and do not be excessive or harsh in its matter."