Quran Recitation Rules
In Islam, Qira’at, which means literally the readings, terminologically means the method of recitation. Traditionally, there are 10 recognized schools of qira’at, and each one derives its name from a famous reader of Quran recitation. It is a corpus of recitation.
The Noble Quran is a book of guidance and a sea of knowledge for those who take inspiration from it. As the word of Allah revealed to the Prophet (PBUH), it contains historical parables, jurisprudential information, ethical advice, and values which we need to instill in our lives. While the Quran is meant to be a guide for all of humanity, regardless of creed, identity, cultural background, age, or gender, we have more potential to learn from its guidance and knowledge if we purify our hearts. Allah states, “There is no doubt that this book is a guide for the pious.”
Importance of Quran Recitation
Let us look some of the benefits of reciting the Quran on daily basis with understanding so that we can get closer to the majestic words of Almighty Allah. Each benefit acts as enough encouragement to Muslims that they should recite Quran daily with understanding. A Muslim gets to know about the real purpose behind the revelation of Quran it should not like that when a Muslim is in some difficult situation then open the Quran and recite it. This purpose of Quran revelation is mentioned in Quran in the following way: “A Book (the Quran) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.” (Quran, 38:29)
It is clear from above verse that the purpose of Quran is to bring blessings to a person and it brings about the spirit of monitoring in the readers. Therefore, if one does not read Quran on daily bases, he or she is actually missing a chance of getting inspiration to examine all the things Allah has created and all the matters of life. Therefore, in order to gain religious reward, a Muslim needs to learn recite Quran on regular basis.
- The Quran will intercede for us on the Day of Judgment: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that: “Read the Quran, for verily it will come on the Day of Standing as an intercessor for its companions.”(Muslim)
- Cleansing of Heart: When a Muslim recites Quran, it affects the heart and purifies it by cleaning it from all the impurities that stick on it. Allah Almighty says in Quran: “O mankind! There hath come to you an admonition from your Lord and a healing for the (diseases) in your hearts and for those who believe a Guidance and Mercy.” (Quran, 10:57)
- Be from the best of the people: If you want to be the ones who are best in the eyes of Allah then teach Quran others and learn it too. In hadith, our beloved Prophet (SAW) said: “The best of you are the ones who learn the Quran and teach it to others” (Bukhari)
- Ten Rewards for each letter recitation from Quran: Hadith related to this is stated in a way that: “Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem” is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “laam” is a letter and “meem” is a letter.” (Tirmidhi). So increase the recitation of Quran to get these rewards.
- Knowing about matters related to daily life: The Holy Quran does not just comprise of teachings about the past nations but also encloses life transforming instructions and guidelines from the Gracious Lord. In Holy Quran Allah stated that: “And, we have certainly presented for the people in this Qur’an from every [kind of] example — that they might remember.” (Quran, 39: 27). From this verse, we can say that the Sacred Book Holy Quran consists of such examples which are very crucial for one to remember in order to seek constant guidance. So from Quran, we can get any kind of guidance for our daily life problems and all kind of matters.
- Chance of Communication with Allah Almighty: Quran recitation can be made attractive and in doing so it can initiate a sort of conversation with Allah Almighty. The example of which can be seen in the form of the way Prophet (SAW) read Quran: “And when He (Prophet) recited the verses which referred to the Glory of Allah, He glorified Him, the Great, and when He recited the verses that mention supplication, He supplicated, and when He recited the Verses that mention seeking Refuge of the Rabb He sought (His) refuge” (Muslim).
- You will get the position in Paradise on the basis of Quran memorization in this life: If you want to get higher rank in Paradise then memorize and recite Quran effectively. The Holy Prophet (SAW) stated related to it as: “It will be said to the companion of the Qur’an: Read and elevate (through the levels of the Paradise) and beautify your voice as you used to do when you were in the dunyaa! For verily, your position in the Paradise will be at the last verse you recite!” (Abu Dawood)
- Quran will lead to Paradise: Quran recitation will lead all of them who recited it regularly to paradise. Our beloved Prophet (SAW) stated that: “The Quran is an intercessor, something given permission to intercede, and it is rightfully believed in. Whoever puts it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise; whoever puts it behind him, it will steer him to the Hellfire.”
- Fulfillment of Religious Duty: The most merciful has commanded all the Muslims to reflect on the Quranic Instructions not only to appreciate their significance for it is a Divine Book that leads towards righteousness and morality. It is our religious duty to recite the Quran with understanding.
Daily recitation of Quran brings reward from Allah; it can also bring other benefits in the form of the cleansing of the heart, a chance of communication with Allah and thus becoming a better Muslim every day. The Holy Quran is a highly admired Book of Allah that requires proper understanding.
