Rules of reciting or tilwat of Quran in detailed.

 Rules of reciting or tilwat of Quran in detailed

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Reciting the Qur’an (تلاوة القرآن) is an act of worship that should be performed with reverence, understanding, and correct pronunciation. The rules of tilāwah (تلاوة) are guided by Tajwīd (تجويد)—the science of recitation. Here is a detailed breakdown of the rules and etiquettes involved in the recitation of the Qur’an:

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🔹 1. Preparation Before Recitation

A. Physical Cleanliness

• Wudū’ (ablution) is recommended before touching and reciting the Qur’an.

• It is obligatory to be in a state of ritual purity to touch the Mus'haf (physical copy) according to most scholars.

• Women should avoid touching the Mus'haf during menstruation, though reciting from memory or via digital device is debated.

B. Clean Place and Dress

• Recite in a clean, quiet place.

• Face the Qiblah (recommended, not obligatory).

• Wear clean and modest clothing.

C. Intentions (Niyyah)

• Make the intention (niyyah) to seek closeness to Allah and guidance, not for showing off or competition.

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🔹 2. Etiquettes of Recitation (آداب التلاوة)

A. Begin with Seeking Refuge

Before reciting, say:

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
(I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed devil.)

B. Say the Basmala

At the beginning of every Sūrah (except Sūrah At-Tawbah):

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

C. Humility and Reflection (خشوع وتدبر)

• Recite with khushūʿ (humbleness) and tadabbur (reflection).

• Try to understand the meaning—recite slowly and thoughtfully.

D. Voice and Tone

• Recite in a good voice without singing like music.

• Do not shout; maintain a moderate, clear tone.

• It is encouraged to beautify the voice (زَيِّنُوا القرآن بأصواتكم) – "Beautify the Qur'an with your voices." (Hadith)

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🔹 3. Rules of Tajwīd (أحكام التجويد)

Tajwīd means to give every letter its due right—in articulation and characteristics. Major topics include:

A. Makharij (مخارج الحروف) – Points of Articulation

• Each Arabic letter comes from a specific place in the mouth or throat.

• Example: ق from the deep throat, ب from the lips.

B. Sifāt (صفات الحروف) – Characteristics of Letters

• Attributes like hams (breath), jahr (voiced), shiddah (strength), etc.

C. Rules of Nun Sakinah and Tanween

• Iẓhār (clarity), Idghām (merging), Iqlāb (conversion), Ikhfā’ (hiding).

D. Rules of Meem Sakinah

• Iẓhār Shafawi, Idghām Shafawi, Ikhfā’ Shafawi.

E. Madd (المد) – Elongation

• There are many types of madd, such as:

  • Madd Tābiʿī (natural elongation) – 2 counts

  • Madd Wājib, Madd Lāzim – up to 4, 6 counts depending on rule

F. Qalqalah (قلقلة) – Echoing Letters

• Applies to ق ط ب ج د when in sukun state.

• Minor or major depending on placement in the word.

G. Stopping and Pausing (الوقف والابتداء)

• Respecting stop signs (م = obligatory stop, لا = no stop).

• Don't pause in a way that changes the meaning.

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🔹 4. Recitation Styles (القراءات)

• There are 10 authentic Qirā’āt (modes of recitation).

• The most common is Ḥafṣ ʿan ʿĀṣim, used worldwide.

• Others include Warsh, Qālūn, ad-Dūrī, etc.

• Each style has minor differences in vowels, letters, and prolongation.

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🔹 5. Mistakes in Recitation

A. Lahn Jali (لحن جلي) – Major Errors

• Changing the meaning or mispronouncing a letter’s makhraj.

• Ex: Saying "kalb" (dog) instead of "qalb" (heart).

B. Lahn Khafi (لحن خفي) – Minor Errors

• Errors in Tajwīd rules (like Madd or Ikhfā’).

• Doesn’t change meaning but affects beauty and correctness.

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🔹 6. Rewards and Virtues

• Each letter earns a reward:

"Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will receive one reward, and the reward is multiplied by ten."
(Tirmidhi)

• Even if you struggle:

"The one who recites the Qur'an and is proficient... will be with the noble angels. And the one who recites while struggling... has double the reward."
(Bukhari & Muslim)

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🔹 7. Additional Etiquette

• Don’t interrupt recitation for worldly talk.

• Don’t recite in unclean places like bathrooms.

• Don't laugh or be distracted during tilāwah.

• If others are listening, be respectful and quiet.

• Follow the sujūd at-tilāwah (prostration of recitation) when required (at specific 14 places in the Qur’an).

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If you like, I can also give you:

• A chart of Tajwīd rules

• A daily recitation schedule

• A list of common mistakes and correction