Quran Recitation Manners

The reward of the Quran Recitation in the hereafter is immense. Of course, the ordinary Human mind cannot judge the intellect of the Almighty who has created us and given us the gift of the Quran. However to get an idea of the reward of the Quran Recitation, we might consider the following verse. “And when you recite the Quran, We place between you and those who do not believe in the hereafter a hidden barrier”. Quran Al-Isra [17:45] rnThe more we think about it the more we realize the benefits of the Quran recitation. Allah Almighty promises to place a barrier between those who recite Quran and those who are non-believers. Can a person who does the Quran Recitation ask for more? Consider the following verse of the Holy Quran. “And that I should recite the Quran. Therefore, whoever goes aright, he goes aright for his own soul, and whoever goes ' astray, then say: I am only one of the warners”. Quran An-Naml [27:92] rnThe Muslim parents have a responsibility of teaching the Quran to their children. The must encourage the Quran Recitation by their children as the rewards for this are immense. It is easier for the children to learn the Arabic script even when they are non-Arabs. In fact, the things learnt in the childhood usually, last in the memory for life. It does not mean that the adults cannot learn to recite the Quran in Arabic. It is easily possible with the help of a teacher trained in all the aspects of teaching the adults. rnWhen the Quran Recitation has such, huge rewards it comes naturally to the mind that there must be some manners that should be observed for it. The Muslims must respect it from heart and take it seriously. rnBefore starting the Quran Recitation, a person should make sure that he is “pak” or clean in terms of the Islamic requirements. The person should perform ablution. Both, the Muslim men and the women should cover their satar properly to recite the Quran. Moreover, the Muslims should try not to make a mistake while reciting the Quran. If they are in learning phase, the recitation session should be administered by a qualified teacher. rnThe Muslims should also never forget that there are some manners, which must be observed even when one is listening to the Quran Recitation.rnAllah Almighty says in the Quran, “And when the Quran is recited, then listen to it and remain silent, that mercy may be shown to you”. Quran Al-Araf [7:204]rnSome Islamic scholars say that listening to the Quran Recitation silently is compulsory in the Quran. The listening of the Quran Recitation is also a cause of virtues for the Muslims. rnThe manners of the Quran Recitation are not just limited to the physical aspects and conditions. There are some spiritual conditions for the people who recite the Quran. Consider the following verse as the reference. “So when you recite the Quran, seek refuge with Allah from the accursed Satan” Quran An-Nahl [16:98]rnThe above mention verse clearly explains the spiritual manners of the recitation of the Quran.