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THE AKHLAQ OF RECITATION OF THE HOLY QUR'AN
The
Holy Qur'án is a book containing the words of Alláh. It should be
treated with the respect it deserves. This respect should also
extend to any book, such as this manual, wherein there are verses
of the Holy Qur’an.
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The words of the Holy Qur'án should only be touched after doing
Wudhu. Alláh says:
"None should touch it except the purified" (al-Wáqi`áh, 56:79)
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However, you may recite the words at any time, even without
Wudhu. Alláh says:
"Those who remember Allah (recite Qur’án), standing, sitting
and reclining, and think and wonder about the creation of the
heavens and the earth… " (Áli Imrán, 3:191)
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Always begin the recitation with Ta`awwudh. Alláh says:
"When you recite the Qur’án, seek refuge in Alláh from Shaitán,
the accursed" (an-Nahl, 16:98)
Ta`awwudh means to recite, "A'udhu Billahi minash Shaytaanir
Rajeem" , which means "I seek refuge in Alláh from Shaitán
the accursed.
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After Ta`awwudh, recite "Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim",
which means, "I begin in the name of Alláh, the Beneficent, the
Merciful".
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Even if you know the verses by heart, it is better to recite
while looking at the words, as this increases the rewards many
times.
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is Sunnat to recite the Holy Qur'án with your head covered and
while facing the Qiblah.
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The Holy Qur’an should be recited without rushing, in a clear
manner. Alláh says:
"And recite the Qur’án in a regulated tone." (al-Muzzammil,
73:4)
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When the Qur’an is being recited, listen attentively and do not
eat or talk. Allah says:
"And when the Qur’án is recited, listen to it with (full)
attention, so that you may be blessed with mercy." (al-A`ráf,
7:204)
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not leave the Holy Qur'án open and unattended or in a place
where it may be disrespected. Recite from it regularly and do
not leave it unread on the shelf. Allah says:
"And the Prophet (S) shall say, "O my Lord! Verily my people
abandoned this Qur’án." (al-Furqán, 25:30)
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Worn-out pages of the Holy Qur'án or paper with verses of the
Holy Qur'án must not be thrown in the bin, Instead they should
be recycled or buried.
References
Holy
Qur’án, Tafsír of S V Mir Ahmed Ali
The
Science of Reciting the Qur’án, M Surty, Pages 30-34
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