The words of the Holy Quran
should only be touched after doing Wudhu. Allah says:
"None should touch it
except the purified." (al-Waqi'ah, 56:79)
However, you may recite the
words at any time, even without Wudhu. Allah says:
"Those who remember Allah
(recite Quran), standing, sitting and reclining, and think and wonder about the creation
of the heavens and the earth…" (Ali Imran, 3:191)
Always begin the recitation
with Ta'awwudh. Allah says:
"When you recite the
Quran, seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, the accursed." (an-Nahl, 16:98)
Ta'awwudh means to recite, "A'udhu Billahi minash Shaytaanir Rajeem",
which means "I seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan the accursed.
After Ta'awwudh, recite "Bismillahir
Rahmanir Rahim", which means, "I begin in the name of Allah, the Beneficent,
the Merciful".
Even if you know the verses by
heart, it is better to recite while looking at the words, as this increases the rewards
many times.
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It is Sunnat to recite the Holy
Quran with your head covered and while facing the Qiblah.
The Holy Quran should be
recited without rushing, in a clear manner. Allah says:
"And recite the Quran in
a regulated tone." (al-Muzzammil, 73:4)
When the Quran is being
recited, listen attentively and do not eat or talk. Allah says:
"And when the Quran is
recited, listen to it with (full) attention, so that you may be blessed with mercy." (al-A'raf,
7:204)
Do not leave the Holy Quran
open and unattended or in a place where it may be disrespected. Recite from it regularly
and do not leave it unread on the shelf. Allah says:
"And the Prophet (s.a.w.)
shall say, "O my Lord! Verily my people abandoned this Quran." (al-Furqan,
25:30)
Worn-out pages of the Holy
Quran or paper with verses of the Holy Quran must not be thrown in the bin. Instead they
should be recycled or buried.
