المعنى الاصطلاحي

Apparent and hidden morals that one should assume when reciting the noble Qur’an.

الشرح المختصر

"Ādāb-ut-tilāwah" (manners of recitation) refers to all the good qualities that the reciter of the Qur’an should assume toward the Qur’an, toward himself, and toward his teacher. "Ādāb-ut-tilāwah" is divided into three sections: 1. Pre-recitation manners: These include: dedicating the recitation sincerely to Allah, being in a state of ritual purity; cleanliness of the clothes, place, and body; facing the direction of the "qiblah" (prayer direction); using a tooth stick or brush; sitting in a place that helps one focus on the reading; presence of the heart; and being mindful. 2. During-recitation manners: These include: "isti‘ādhah" (seeking refuge with Allah from the accursed devil), "basmalah" (saying: bismillahi Ar-Rahmani Ar-Raheem [in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful]), revering the noble Qur’an, reflecting on the verses of the Qur’an, adhering to the rules of "tajweed" when reciting from memory or from the "mus'haf" (physical copy of the Qur’an), and respecting and honoring the teacher. 3. Post-recitation manners: These include: applying what one has read of the Qur’an and invoking Allah after finishing the recitation of the entire Qur’an.

التعريف

Rules of conduct to be observed when reciting the Qur'an.