Saying “Ṣadaqallāh al-‘Aẓīm” After Qur’an Recitation: Ruling and Clarification

◈ The Question​

What is the ruling on saying “Ṣadaqallāh al-‘Aẓīm” (Allah the Almighty has spoken the truth) after completing the recitation of the Qur’an?

◈ The Question​

Making it a regular practice or obligatory custom to say “Ṣadaqallāh al-‘Aẓīm” after completing Qur’an recitation is considered a bid‘ah (innovation).

This is because:
① Neither the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
② Nor his noble companions (RA)

ever used to say these words after completing recitation, despite teaching the Qur’an to others extensively.

◈ Key Reasoning​

• The absence of evidence from the Sunnah or the Sahabah’s practice regarding this specific phrase at the conclusion of recitation indicates that its habitual use is an innovation in religion.
• Acts of worship must be based strictly on revelation, and no additional phrases should be attributed to acts of ‘ibadah unless proven from authentic sources.

◈ Conclusion by Scholars​

Shaykh ‘Abd al-Razzaq ‘Afifi (رحمه الله) ruled that persistently saying "Ṣadaqallāh al-‘Aẓīm" after recitation is a bid‘ah and should be avoided, as it was not practiced by the Prophet ﷺ or his companions.