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Rules of Recitation
There are a few obligations regarding the recitation of the Quran which you should keep in mind.
1. Daily Reading
Read the Quran every day, in fact do not consider a day complete without it. It is better to read regularly, even if it be a small portion, than to read large sections, but occasionally.
2. Memorize
Memorize as much of the Quran as you can. You can start with small surahs and short passages, and then move on to larger portions.
3. Recite the Quran in Prayer
Read as much of the Quran in prayer as you can, especially during the night, after the Isha, before the Fajr and during the Fajr prayers, as nothing is more effective in making you attuned to the Quran and ensuring you absorb it than reading it in the night or in the morning.
4. Melodious Voice
Read the Quran in a good voice, as we have been told: 'Beautify the Quran with your voices'; but also remember that 'the one whose voice reflects the fear of Allah is the one who reads the Quran well.'
5. Read with Concentration and Understanding
Do not read hastily without proper concentration and understanding. The Prophet, peace be upon him, told Ibn Umar not to finish reading the Quran in less than a week, and also said that one who finished it in less than three days did not understand any of it.
Compiled From:
Islam: The Way of Revival, "Way to The Quran" - Khurram Murad, p. 91