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sectioned the Koran into parts. It was related that Uthman ibn Affan - may Allah
be pleased with him - used to start the Koran on the night of al jumman (Friday)
by reciting Chapter „The Cow‟ and recite until Chapter „Al Maidah‟, and on
Saturday night with Chapter „The Cattle‟ until Chapter „Hood‟. On the night of
Sunday from „Yusuf‟ till „Marium‟ and on Monday night from „Ta Ha‟ until „The
Narratives‟. On Tuesday night he would recite from Chapter „The Spider‟ until
Saad‟ and on Wednesday night from „The Companies‟ to „The Merciful‟, and on
Thursday he would complete the rest of the Koran.
In writing the Koran it is preferable to inscribe the Koran in a beautiful and clear
script. Inserting the diacritics is important as they are not only decorative but they
function to clarify the meaning of the words and prevent their incorrect
pronunciation.
The recital: It is preferable for the Koran to be recited rather than simply read, as
what is gained from reciting it is a deeper reflection upon the content. For this
reason Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) described the Prophet‟s
be pleased with him - used to start the Koran on the night of al jumman (Friday)
by reciting Chapter „The Cow‟ and recite until Chapter „Al Maidah‟, and on
Saturday night with Chapter „The Cattle‟ until Chapter „Hood‟. On the night of
Sunday from „Yusuf‟ till „Marium‟ and on Monday night from „Ta Ha‟ until „The
Narratives‟. On Tuesday night he would recite from Chapter „The Spider‟ until
Saad‟ and on Wednesday night from „The Companies‟ to „The Merciful‟, and on
Thursday he would complete the rest of the Koran.
In writing the Koran it is preferable to inscribe the Koran in a beautiful and clear
script. Inserting the diacritics is important as they are not only decorative but they
function to clarify the meaning of the words and prevent their incorrect
pronunciation.
The recital: It is preferable for the Koran to be recited rather than simply read, as
what is gained from reciting it is a deeper reflection upon the content. For this
reason Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) described the Prophet‟s