Etiquettes of Reading The Qur’an
THE Qur’an which we recite contains the actual words of Allah revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon him). Therefore, we should observe the following when reciting it :
- Seek refuge in Allah before reading it (“A’oothu billaahi minash – shaytaanir-rajeem)”
- Have the intention that the recitation is purely to seek the pleasure of Allah alone.
- Recite with an alert heart that you may comprehend its meaning, considering while reciting it that Allah is speaking to you through the Qur’an.
- Make sure you are clean before touching the Qur’an. Do not read it when you are in a state of impurity.
- Do not read the Qur’an in lavatories or similar places.
- Read it slowly with pleasant sounds and rhythm.
- Prostrate wherever a verse requires prostration.
Perform wudhu.
Sit facing the Qiblah and not higher than the Qur’an.
Place the Qur’an on an elevated place. (desk, pillow)
Apply fragrance (itr) before recitation.
Recite the Qur’an solely for the pleasure of Allah.
Read durood upon our Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
Do not recite the Qur’an with haste.
Recite the Qur’an with undivided attention.
Recite the Qur’an in a melodious voice.
Recite Tauz and Tasmia
before Tilawat.
Be constant with your recitation (daily).
Complete (khatam) the Qur’an at least once a year.
Every effort should be made to recite the Qur’an correctly (applying tajweed principles).