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is also from the dangerous veils, which occlude the heart.

Definition: The reciter should define himself to be what the Koran speaks of, so
if he hears a bidding or a forbidding, he should deem that this is intended for
himself. If he hears a promise or a threat he should deem likewise, and when he
hears the stories of the people of yore and the prophets he should take these as
examples for his own behavior.

Influence: The heart of the reciter should be influence according to the various
verses through his understanding of them. His heart should be moved to feel
sorrow, fear and hope etc., as he reads.

Elation: The reciter should be elated when he hears the words of Allah, the
Almighty. The levels of reciting are three: The least of them is that the worshiper
thinks that he is reciting before Allah, the Almighty and standing before him, as if
Allah is looking and listening to him. He should be in the state of invoking Allah
humbly. The second: is that he certifies by his heart that Allah, the Almighty
hears him and talks to him out of his mercy, so his standing is of shyness and
gratitude, listening and understanding. The third: is that he sees in the words of