Which is better: completing the recitation of the Qur’an every five days with an abundance of supererogatory acts, or completing it every three days with fewer supererogatory acts?

The best approach is to combine abundant supererogatory prayers (nawafil) with recitation, by prolonging the standing (qiyam) in prayer and reciting the Quran therein. If the worshiper becomes tired, they should engage in recitation outside of prayer. The hadiths indicate that the best prayer is that with long qunut, which refers to prolonged standing. Imam Nawawi held the view that prolonging the standing is better than prolonging prostration and bowing, and better than increasing the number of rak'ahs, citing that the remembrance during standing is recitation, which is superior to the remembrances during bowing and prostration. If the worshiper is unable to prolong the standing, then it appears that increasing the supererogatory prayers is better than engaging in recitation, because prayer is the best of deeds.