Etiquette When Reading The Holy Quran
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “The most excellent worship before me is recitation of the Qur’an.”
In another narration about Reading The Holy Quran:
‘The hearts gather rust like iron!’, declared the Prophet ﷺ.
The Companions رضي الله عنهم enquired, ‘O Prophet of Allah ﷺ! How can it be removed?’
He ﷺ replied, ‘Through recitation of the Qur’an and the remembrance of death.’
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.