QURAN AL KAREEM

Reciting the Quran in a melodious voice is a beautiful and spiritual experience. According to a fatwa by Shaykh Ismaeel Bassa, reciting the Quran in a melodious voice refers to such a recital which softens the heart, creates humility and the fear of Allah. The aspiration to fulfill the commandments of Allah is increased and the hearts of the listeners are affected 1.

Reciting the Quran in a melodious tone can also mean to beautify one’s recitation of the Quran by reciting in a melodious tone as that would not only invite others to listen more attentively, but it would also penetrate the hearts more effectively 2.

Quran reciters use certain forms of melodic modes called maqaamaat that are utilized according to the tone and meaning of the verses. Different methods are used to recite Quranic verses with different maqaamaat 3.