Recitation and Tajweed
522 questions
How do we discuss with someone who believes that "recitation" in the verse ("And you did not recite any book before it, nor did you inscribe it with your right hand") refers specifically to revealed scriptures, and does not mean that the Prophet, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, was entirely illiterate?
What is the ruling on saying: "Aʿūdhu billāhi min ash-shayṭāni r-rajīm" (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan) with the Basmala in the middle of a Quranic recitation?
Is it permissible to interrupt the recitation of the Quran by saying "God Almighty has spoken the truth" after finishing it, by analogy with saying "Praise be to God" after sneezing, or is it not permissible to say "Praise be to God" during the recitation of the Quran?
What is the ruling on one who cannot pronounce the letter Daad from its correct point of articulation—as is the case with Egyptians who pronounce it as a emphatic Daal—should he continue to pronounce it that way, or should he substitute it with a Zaa? And what is the correct point of articulation for the letter Daad? And how is it that some famous Egyptian reciters, despite their mastery of Quranic recitation, pronounce it as an emphatic Daal?
Doesn't the verse of stoning, which is alleged to have been removed, contradict God's preservation of the Qur'an?
Is sharing a topic titled "Friday Break" that contains a recitation of the the Holy Quran in forums on Friday permissible or an innovation (bid'ah)?
What is the Islamic ruling on Sheikh Abdul Basit's recitation of the Qur'an, and is there any truth to what is said about the prohibition of listening to him on the grounds that he "sang the Qur'an"?
How can I advise my committed father who does not read the Qur'an?
Is it narrated from the Prophet (peace be upon him) or from the Companions that they would kiss the Quran and rub it on their faces before recitation?
Does reciting the end of Surat Al-Baqarah require starting from "To Allah belongs what is in the heavens and what is in the earth" to the end of the Surah?
What are the Tajwid rulings that involve a Kasra?
Is it permissible to ease the rules of Quranic recitation for sheikhs for the purpose of completing the Quran?
Which Surah did the jinn hear?
Is it permissible to complete a reading of the Qur’an in the month of Ramadan by reciting its parts out of order, such as starting with Surat Al-Baqarah and then moving to the thirtieth juz’ and so on?
What is the ruling on the communal recitation of the Qur’an aloud, where each person recites a different surah at the same time, as is the case in question number 2198871?
What is the ruling on Moroccans collectively reciting the Qur'an after the Fajr and Maghrib prayers, and concluding their recitation monthly with the distribution of sweets and dates?
What is the ruling on performing Taraweeh prayer behind an Imam who makes mistakes in reciting the Quran by changing words or their order within verses, knowing that he recites Al-Fatiha proficiently? Does what is said about Al-Fatiha apply to the rest of the Surahs? What is the ruling if he recites well in terms of the Arabic language but does not master the recitation and Tajweed of the Quran? What is incumbent upon the worshippers in this situation, and how should the Imam be dealt with and advised?
Is it permissible to answer a call or the like during the recitation of the Quran and then resume reading?
What is meant by "knowledge" in the noble Hadith, "The best of you is he who learns the Qur'an and teaches it"? Is it learning the Qur'an, Tajweed, and the rules of recitation, or learning the interpretation of the Qur'an?
Is the recitation of "A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytanir-rajeem" (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan) a verse from the Quran?
What is the best way to memorize the Holy Quran with a teacher, taking into consideration the circumstances of working in the desert and isolation from the world?
What is the "lahn" (linguistic error/deviation) that Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) meant by his statement, "I find in it a lahn that the Arabs will rectify with their tongues," after compiling the Qur'an into a single mushaf, and does this contradict the Almighty's saying: "Indeed, it is We who sent down the Dhikr (the Qur'an), and indeed, We will be its Guardian"?
Is it necessary to complete Surat Al-Baqarah in one sitting? Does its reward differ if recited in multiple sittings within a single day? Is the reward for listening to the Quran the same as the reward for reciting it? Is a person rewarded for reciting or listening if their heart or mind is preoccupied?
Does sin result from leaving the Qur’an to be recited in the home without listening to it, or from hearing the sound of the Qur’an while in the restroom unintentionally?