What is the explanation of the hadith: "Indeed, in the sea are imprisoned devils, bound by Solomon; they are about to emerge and recite the Qur’an to the people"? Is this one of the signs of the Hour, and how would devils recite the Qur’an?
The summary of the answer: The narration by Abdullah ibn Amr, "Indeed, there are imprisoned devils in the sea..." is an unseen future matter. Since Abdullah ibn Amr is known for narrating from the People of the Book, his narration does not have the ruling of a Marfu' (elevated) from the Prophet, peace be upon him. It is mentioned for corroboration, not for belief.
As for the statement "then you recite a Qur'an to the people," it does not refer to the revealed Qur'an, but rather to speech that one claims is from the Qur'an to entice people. The purpose of this narration is to warn against taking knowledge and information from those who are not known for their knowledge and piety.
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