Rulings on-Mus-hafs

Question On what basis is the Qur’an divided into parts and portions (ajza’ and ahzaab)? Why is the rub‘ (“quarter”) of a hizb sometimes short and sometimes long? Answer   Praise be to Allah. Firstly: The division of the Qur’an into ajzaa’ (sing. juz’), ahzaab (sing. hizb) and arbaa‘ (sing. …

Question Is it permissible for me to recite Qur’an – and also dhikr – when I am sitting on a chair? Answer   Praise be to Allah. It is permissible to recite Qur’an and remember Allah, may He be exalted, when sitting on a chair, or reclining, or lying on …

Question In the mosques, we see many people reading Quran with the Mushaf on their thigh or knee whilst they are sitting. Is that permissible? Answer   Praise be to Allah. Venerating and respecting the Book of Allah, may He be exalted, is part of faith, and subjecting it to …

Question What is the ruling on putting books on top of the Mushaf? Answer   Praise be to Allah. The scholars are unanimously agreed that it is obligatory to protect and respect the Mushaf, and it is prohibited to expose it to mistreatment and mishandling. Undoubtedly respecting and venerating the …