The Proper Aadaab when reciting the Qur'an

Ramadan is a month which has a special connection to the Qur’an. The Qur’an was revealed in this month (2:185).

Imam An-Nawwawi (may Allah be Merciful to him) said: Crying when reading the Qur’an is a characteristic of those who know Allah (know Him through His names and Characteristics) and the feelings of the righteous.

Especially in this month, every person should endeavour to recite the Qur’an in abundance, and also fulfil all relevant rights of the Qur’an.


Among the rights that the Qur’an has over us are:
Respect the Qur’an, Recite the Qur’an, Understand the Qur’an,
Practice upon the injunctions of the Qur’an, Preach the message of the Qur’an
Aadab related to the Qur’an
There are two types of aadaab (etiquette) one needs to observe when reciting the Qur’an: internal and exernal.
Manners of the Heart

A. Understand 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. Put 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 Exlted.

C. Have a presence of heart while reading
Through this the reader should throw away other thoughts while reading the Qur’an.

D. Ponder over the meaning
There is less reward in reciting the Qur'an without understanding the meaning. The Qur'an was revealed for guidance and this can be achieved through recitation accompanied with pondering.

E. Understand the meaning
This means interacting and reacting to every verse according to what is proper for it.

F. Individualise the message
This means that the reader feels that every message in the Qur’an is meant especially for him personally.

Exernal Manners when reading the Qur’an
Ensure the purity of the body, clothes and place.
Use the siwak.
Face the Qiblah.

Seek refuge from rejected Satan and read the basmalah.
Do not read and yawn.
Avoid cutting off reading to talk with people.
Stop after verses of warning seeking the protection with Allah, and stop after verses of mercy asking The Merciful Allah for His Bounty.
Be Humble and cry when reading.


May Allah grant us all the ability of reciting in the correct manner. Aameen.