QUESTION: (Quran) I don’t understand arabic so if I read urdu translation instead of Arabic, will I get the same reward. Like if I read surah Mulk every night but in urdu, is it valid? Does it count as read?

Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
06 Feb

ANSWER: This is not valid. You must recite it in Arabic in order to count and after that you can read it in any other language.

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QUESTION: Sir can we read Quran from Mushaf if we don’t have Wudu but we don’t touch it with our hands?

Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
30 Dec

ANSWER: No problem as long as you don’t touch it directly.

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QUESTION: I wanted to know if it is permissible to listen to the Quran at 2x or 1.5x speed, instead of default 1x?

Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
22 Dec

ANSWER: No problem as long as it is clear and understood.

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QUESTION: Is Surah Duha only for the Prophet (pbuh)? I really like this surah it cheers me up when I am feeling sad but I was wondering if it is meant only for the Prophet (Pbuh) or is it for us too?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
21 Dec

ANSWER: This surah is addressing the prophet salla allahu alaihi wa sallam.  However, it is also suitable for his followers as well.

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QUESTION: Can I use highlighter and ink pen on English Qur’an? For my notes and understanding?

Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
16 Dec

ANSWER: No problem as the English translation isn’t the real Quran which is in Arabic.

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QUESTION: I just want to ask, is it permissible to listen to I**** S****s recitations of the Quran? Islam Sobhi uses reverb, but I don’t know if it’s considered “extreme amount of reverb”.

Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
09 Dec

ANSWER: The Sunnah is to beautify the voice when reciting Quran however it should not resemble a song. If he recites it as the melodies of songs, this is disrespecting the Quran.

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QUESTION: Some say that you should recite the verse of sujood at tilawah silently because if others hears the verse, they should also do prostration. Is this true?

Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
24 Oct

ANSWER: No. It’s not mandatory for the person who is reciting it to offer it but it is a highly recommended sunnah. If he offers it, it is sunnah for those listening to him to offer it as well but it is not mandatory.

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QUESTION: In south asian countries i have seen people kissing and touching their head on Quran before opening and after closing. So is it allowed to do that?

Innovations, Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
17 Oct

ANSWER: This is not permissible as its an innovation.

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QUESTION: Shaykh, are some Surahs better than other Surahs?

Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
03 Sep

ANSWER: Yes.

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QUESTION: As this is permissible to read Quran without hijab or covering the head, but does covering the head during reading Quran is recommended or is it more rewarding than reading without hijab on the head?

Innovations, Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran, Women clothing
20 Aug

ANSWER: This is neither recommended nor rewarding, in fact it’s an innovation!

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