Is it true that the reciter gets one reward and the listener gets two rewards?

Question:
In the last of the questioner's questions, he says that he does not grasp the Qur'an in recitation as he does in listening. Is it permissible for him to listen to one part (juz') every day instead of reciting one part every day? He notes that there is a saying that the reciter gets one reward and the listener gets two. Please give us a ruling on this, and may Allah reward you.

Answer:
No, this is not correct that the reciter gets one and the listener gets two. It is better for a person to recite the Qur'an himself; this is better. He should recite it according to his ability. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The one who recites the Qur'an and it is difficult for him gets two rewards. This is the one who gets two rewards: the one who recites the Qur'an and it is difficult for him. The listener gets a reward, but it is not like the reward of the reciter. Allah the Exalted said: This is one of the causes of mercy. Listening to the Qur'an and paying attention to it is among the causes of mercy. Yes.