Who is referred to in the hadith, "People will emerge from the East reciting the Quran, but it will not go beyond their throats"?
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The intent of this refers to the Khawarij. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said it concerning Dhul-Khuwaisirah Al-Yamani when he objected to the distribution of spoils of war. They "recite the Qur'an, but it does not go beyond their collarbones," either because their hearts lack understanding or because their recitation does not ascend to Allah.
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