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Every Letter Counts: The Reward for Reciting the Qur'an
The Prophet ﷺ taught that whoever recites a letter from Allah's Book receives a good deed multiplied tenfold, and he clarified that Alif-Lam-Mim counts as three letters.
Read guideAl-Baqarah and Al `Imran: The Two Radiant Ones
In Sahih Muslim, the Prophet ﷺ called Al-Baqarah and Al `Imran *al-Zahrawayn*, the two radiant ones, and described them coming on the Day of Resurrection to plead for their companions.
Read guideThe Etiquette of Listening to Qur'an Recitation
Allah says: when the Qur'an is recited, listen to it and be silent so that you may receive mercy (7:204).
Read guideAyat al-Kursi: The Greatest Verse in the Qur'an
In Sahih Muslim 810, the Prophet ﷺ affirmed Ubayy ibn Ka`b when he identified Ayat al-Kursi (2:255) as the greatest verse in Allah's Book.
Read guideSurah Al-Kahf and Protection From the Dajjal
Sahih Muslim reports that memorizing ten verses of Surah Al-Kahf is connected with protection from the Dajjal.
Read guideAl-Falaq and An-Nas: The Prophet's ﷺ Nightly Protection
`A'ishah رضي الله عنها reported that before sleep the Prophet ﷺ recited Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, blew into his hands and wiped them over his body.
Read guideSurah Al-Ikhlas: Equal to One Third of the Qur'an
The Prophet ﷺ authentically stated that Surah Al-Ikhlas equals one third of the Qur'an.
Read guideThe Believer Who Recites the Qur'an: The Fragrant Fruit Parable
The Prophet ﷺ compared the believer who recites the Qur'an to a fragrant citrus fruit whose taste and smell are both good.
Read guideStruggling to Read the Qur'an? Your Effort Is Rewarded
Sahih Muslim teaches that the skilled reciter is with the noble righteous scribes, while the one who falters in recitation and finds it difficult receives two rewards.
Read guideRecite Surah Al-Baqarah at Home: Shaytan Flees
The Prophet ﷺ said not to make houses like graveyards and stated that Shaytan flees from a house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited.
Read guideBeautifying the Voice When Reciting the Qur'an
Authentic Sunnah encourages measured, beautiful Qur'an recitation.
Read guideSujud al-Tilawah: The Prostration of Recitation
Authentic hadiths establish sujud al-tilawah.
Read guideAl-Fatihah as Ruqyah: An Authentic Prophetic Approval
Sahih al-Bukhari reports that a Companion recited Al-Fatihah as ruqyah over a man who had been stung, and the Prophet ﷺ approved it.
Read guideHow Jibril Reviewed the Qur'an With the Prophet ﷺ
Sahih al-Bukhari 4998 reports that Jibril عليه السلام reviewed the Qur'an with the Prophet ﷺ every year and twice in the final year of his life.
Read guide“Recite and Rise”: The Rank of the Companion of the Qur'an
Sunan Abi Dawud 1464 reports that the companion of the Qur'an will be told to recite, ascend and recite carefully as in worldly life.
Read guideRamadan: The Month in Which the Qur'an Was Revealed
Allah says that Ramadan is the month in which the Qur'an was revealed as guidance for mankind (2:185), and that it was sent down on Laylat al-Qadr (97:1).
Read guideTeaching Children the Qur'an
The Prophet ﷺ said that the best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.
Read guideAyat al-Kursi After Every Obligatory Prayer
A narration from Abu Umamah رضي الله عنه encourages reciting Ayat al-Kursi after every prescribed prayer.
Read guideThe Qur'an Describes Itself as Guidance, Healing and Mercy
The Qur'an describes itself as guidance, healing and mercy in several verses.
Read guideHow the Qur'an Raises People in Rank
The Prophet ﷺ taught that Allah raises some people through this Book and lowers others through it.
Read guideThe Virtues of Surah Al-Mulk and How to Memorize It
Surah Al-Mulk opens by declaring Allah's complete dominion and that He created death and life as a test.
Read guideBest Qur'an Reciters for Beginners: How to Choose
For a beginner, the most useful reciter is usually one whose recitation is clear, measured and easy to follow from the mushaf.
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