The Importance of Qur'an Recitation in its Original Words

Abstract

In this article we will deal the Qur'an, the last divine message sent to mankind to be understood and practiced in terms of its recitation in its original words and form. Firstly, we will study this issue from the Qur'anic perspective. In this context, we will discuss the wording "recitation" within the semantic content and shed light according to the main sources in this regard. Afterwards, we will try to identify the historical background and its manifestations in the tradition and analyze the Qur'an recitation in its original wording considering the practices of the Prophet (pbuh), his companions and the Successors.