Garden Of Islam

Reciting Quran

Is it that you hold your Mushaf, and reciting from it and yet your mind is wandering from the food in the fridge to the weather outside? You're unaware of what you are articulating and can't just focus? If so this piece of writing is intended for you.

Reciting the Qur'an is a source of barakah and, as we know, barakah is a key to productivity. Therefore we must aim to recite it in anticipation of Allah's pleasure and barakah from him.

Indeed reading the Arabic words contains reward and you attain 10 rewards for every single letter that you pronounce. However, reading while reflecting and reciting with comprehension holds a greater benefit! Unfortunately Arabic, for many of us, is a foreign language and we are only skimming through the pages.

Here are some tips for a productive Quran recital; get the most benefit out of it!

1. Choose a hassle free time when your brain is unsullied and free from the clutters and chatters of everyday life. The best time for sure is around Fajr, it's the time of barakah

2. Seat yourself in a peaceful spot where there is no distraction and you can easily concentrate.

3. Say the t (اعوذ باللہ من الشیطن الرجیم) with complete presence of mind; these words shouldn't be coming out as a routine practice, rather say them mindfully, aim at the Shaitan and knock him out!

4. Be in a state of taharah: A wudhu done well really helps attain khushu. Make wudhu with the intention of reciting Quran.

5. Learn the language: If you don't know Arabic than now is your time to start!

6. Tarteel (reciting in slow measured tones): Al. The Arabic word used in this ayah is tarteel which means 'slow measured tones'.

Recite distinctly without any haste and pause after every verse, taking your time to thoughtfully ponder and consider the meaning of the words you are uttering. If it contains the mention of Allah's Being and Attributes, let your heart be filled with love and awe, if it expresses His mercy, ask for his mercy; if it mentions His wrath and His punishment, seek refuge from it; if it enjoins something or forbids something then try to understand what has been enjoined and what has been forbidden.

7. Keep reverting: As you try to focus on your recitation Shaitan is bound to interrupt and lead your thoughts away. He'll remind you of what happened at your office the other day, or about the so many important and unfinished tasks that await you, and so on. Don't give up, don't get frustrated, just make an effort and keep coming back as Allah loves this effort of yours!

8. Set goals for practicing: When you are finished and have pondered over some portion of this Holy Book, decide on one thing that you've read about and aim to implement that injunction in your life. Quran was sent not just for us to beautify our voices while reciting it, or merely as a general knowledge book; it's a book to practice upon and insha Allah these little, sincere steps will make us walk in the light of Quran.

The above-mentioned are just a few tips for spending quality time with your most trustworthy and supportive companion. A companion we truly need everyday of our lives; to guide us, to soothe us, to reassure us.

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May Allah swt help us all to implement all of the strategies and work for His sake alone Ameen.