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Quran Recitation Etiquette (Tilawah, Tartil & Adab)

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[M]Recite the Quran with tartil — measured, clear, thoughtful

recitation, not hasty. (Qur'an 73:4 — https://quran.com/73:4)

[1]Seek refuge in Allah from shaytan before beginning recitation. (Qur'an 16:98 — https://quran.com/16:98)

[1]Listen attentively and remain silent when the Quran is recited. (Qur'an 7:204 — https://quran.com/7:204)

[1]Weep or feel humility when hearing the Quran — it softens the heart. (Qur'an 17:109 — https://quran.com/17:109)

[1]Say "Rabbi zidni 'ilma" (My Lord, increase me in knowledge). (Qur'an 20:114 — https://quran.com/20:114)

[1]Reflect on the verses — tadabbur is commanded. (Qur'an 38:29 — https://quran.com/38:29)

[1]Recite daily a portion of the Quran — it is a light and guidance. (Qur'an 35:29 — https://quran.com/35:29)

[2]Beautify your voice with the Quran without excessive singing. (Bukhari 5054 — https://sunnah.com/bukhari:5054)

[1]Learn proper tajweed rules for correct pronunciation of Quranic letters. (Qur'an 73:4 — https://quran.com/73:4)

[1]Make du'a after completing recitation. (Qur'an 17:45 — https://quran.com/17:45)

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[H]Move your tongue hastily before the angel completes the revelation. (Qur'an 75:16-18 — https://quran.com/75:16-18)

[h]Recite without understanding or reflection — tadabbur is commanded. (Qur'an 38:29 — https://quran.com/38:29)

[h]Leave the Quran unrecited for long periods — the Prophet will complain

of abandonment. (Qur'an 25:30 — https://quran.com/25:30)

[h]Touch a Mushaf without wudu (majority of scholars). (Qur'an 56:79 — https://quran.com/56:79)

[h]Recite in noisy or disrespectful environments. (Qur'an 7:204 — https://quran.com/7:204)

[h]Argue about matters of the Quran without knowledge. (Qur'an 2:42 — https://quran.com/2:42)

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

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