Sunnats and Aadaab of Tilaawat

1. One of the rights of the Qur’aan Majeed is to ponder over its content and meaning in order that one may practice on the injunctions of the Qur’aan Majeed correctly. Hence, together with reciting the Qur’aan Majeed, one should also endeavour to learn the meaning of the various surahs …

1. One should recite ta‘awwuz when commencing tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed. فَاِذَا  قَرَاۡتَ الۡقُرۡاٰنَ فَاسۡتَعِذۡ مِنَ بِاللَّـهِ الشَّیۡطٰنِ الرَّجِیۡمِ (سورة النحل) When you (intend to) recite the Qur’aan, seek refuge in Allah from Shaytaan, the rejected one

1. When one completes the tilaawat of the entire Qur’aan Majeed and reaches Surah Naas, then it is mustahab for one to commence the Qur’aan Majeed again by reciting Surah Faatiha and the beginning verses of Surah Baqarah until اَلمفْلِحُون . عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال: قال رجل: …

1. One should recite the Qur’aan Majeed when one’s heart is inclined towards the recitation. If one feels tired and notices that his concentration is affected, then one should stop the tilaawat, and continue when one is able to focus and concentrate. وعن جندب بن عبد الله قال: قال رسول …

1. Recite the Qur’aan Majeed with tajweed and with the correct pronunciation. Even if one is reciting the Qur’aan Majeed in a swift pace, one should ensure that one recites each word clearly with tajweed and the correct pronunciation. وَرَتِّلِ القُرْآنَ تَرْتِيلًا And recite the Qur’aan clearly with tarteel (in …

1. One should recite the Qur’aan Majeed in a beautiful voice. However, one should refrain from imitating the tunes and styles of the singers, etc. وعن البراء بن عازب قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: زينوا القرآن بأصواتكم. (سنن أبي داود رقم 1468) Hazrat Baraa bin Aazib (radhiyallahu …

1. While one is engaged in the tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed, one should show one’s full attention towards the Qur’aan Majeed. One should not engage in worldly discussions in between the tilaawat, especially when the Qur’aan Majeed is left open. If there is a need for one to speak, …

1. One should ensure that one’s mouth is clean before reciting the Qur’aan Majeed. عن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه قال إن أفواهكم طرق للقرآن فطيبوها بالسواك (سنن ابن ماجة رقم 291) It is reported that Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “Indeed your mouths are pathways for the …

1. When turning the pages of the Qur’aan Majeed, one should not place his finger on his tongue to wet his finger in order to turn the page. This is not in keeping with the respect that we are required to show to the Qur’aan Majeed.

1. One should hold the Qur’aan Majeed with utmost respect and always keep it on a high place with respect. One should not place the Qur’aan Majeed on the floor or a place where it will not be respected. 2. One should not place a kitaab or any item on …