On Reciting the Quran

You must have a wird of recitation of the Mighty Book to be read every day. The least you should do is read on juz’ [one thirtieth of the Qur'an] so that you complete it once a month, and the most is to complete it every three days.

Know that great merit attaches to reciting the Qur’an, and an influence in illuminating the heart. The Messenger of God, may blessings and peace be upon him, has said: ‘The best of my nation’s devotions is the recitation of Qur’an.’ And `Ali, may God ennoble his face, has said: ‘The one who recites the Qur’an while standing in prayer recieves one hundred rewards for each letter; the one who recites it outside the prayer but in a state of ritual purity receives twenty-five rewards for each letter; and the one who recites it without ritual purity receives ten rewards for each letter.’

Beware of concentrating, while reciting, on a large amount to the exclusion of reflection and correct recitation. You must reflect and comprehend while you recite; slow, melodious recitation will assist you in this.

On Reciting the Quran

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Habib Ali on Increasing Presence in Prayer

The first thing one should do is to remember that this is an appointment between the lover and the beloved. Those who truly love Allah should rush to this. It is the Maraj of the soul. Also consider this. If you are invited to the office of a high level official or wealthy person and you had some problems, they will help solve your problems. Allah is the highest and wealthiest. Reflect deeply upon this. Also pray with love and during the times that are most beloved, not the times that are disliked. Love and dislike should not come together.

Have presence in ritual purification. Wudu is seeking permission to enter into the divine presence.

Enter the prayer with awe. You are standing before the divine. Do not think of the prayer as a debt that needs to be taken care of. Observe the stories of newly weds and how much they love being with each other. That is the attitude we should have in prayer.

May Allah allow this wisdom to enter into our hearts so that we may practice it.

Habib Ali on Increasing Presence in Prayer

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