The Prophet’s method of reading originated from the first revealed verse of the Qur’an namely “Read! In the name of thy Lord and Cherisher….”(96: 1) which refers to the reading, recitation and understanding of the Qur’an. Even now a Muslim child is initiated into the realm of education by reciting a few verses from the Holy Qur’an.
The Prophet said that the highest form of prayer for his people was the reading of the Holy Book. (Gazzali, 2001, Vol.1, p.485)
He also said that the most virtuous among the believers were those who learnt the Qur’an and taught it to others. (Bukhari, 2000, Hadith No. 5027)
This method of the Prophet gave rise to a class of readers who later on developed into several specialist schools of reading.
The Prophet also emphasized on the sweet and rhythmic recitation of the Holy Book and such a person who recited Qur’an beautifully was known as “Qari” (Reciter). At present there are seven styles of reading the Holy Quran, taught in the traditional religious schools practised by thousands of Qaris all over the world.
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