Manners when reading the
Qur'an
Manners of the Heart
A. Understanding of the origin of the words
Manners of the Heart
A. Understanding of the origin of the words
This
is an indication to the greatness of the words being read, and the
bounty of Allah; Glorified is He, to His creation when He addressed His
creation with these words.
B.
Putting into the heart the understanding that these are not the words
of man.
Through
this the reader should think about the characteristics of Allah the
Exalted.
C.
Presence of the heart while reading.
Through
this the reader should throw away other thoughts while reading the
Qur’an.
D.
Pondering the meaning.
There
is less reward in reciting the Qur'an without understanding the
meaning. The Qur'an was revealed for guidance and this can be
achieved through recitation accompanied with pondering.
E.
Understanding the meaning.
This
means interacting and reacting to every verse according to what is
proper for it.
F.
Individualization
This
means that the reader feels that every message in the Qur’an is meant
especially for him personally.
External
Manners for reading the Qur’an
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Purity of body and clothes and place.
Using sawak. -
Facing the Qiblah.
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Seeking refuge from rejected Satan and reading the basmalah.
Not reading when yawning. -
Avoiding cutting off reading to talk with people.
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Stopping at a verse of warning and seeking protection with Allah, and stopping at a verse of mercy and asking The Merciful for His Bounty.
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Humbleness and crying when reading.
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