The reward for listening to the Qur'an, and the intention in listening
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Question:
The sister asks: Is a woman who listens to the Qur'an while she is cooking in the kitchen and working rewarded for it, if she is illiterate? And which is better, listening or reciting?
Answer:
Reciting is better, and listening comes after reciting in terms of virtue. Allah the Exalted said:[Al-A'raf 7:204] So whoever listens to the recitation with the intention of seeking reward, mercy will be obtained for him, "perhaps you will be shown mercy," according to the intention. As for the one who listens to the Qur'an merely to enjoy the voice, he has no reward. Rather, if he listens to the Qur'an intending to be guided by it, to act upon it, to reflect on the Qur'an, and to be affected by it, then he is the one who obtains the benefit. Yes.
The sister asks: Is a woman who listens to the Qur'an while she is cooking in the kitchen and working rewarded for it, if she is illiterate? And which is better, listening or reciting?
Answer:
Reciting is better, and listening comes after reciting in terms of virtue. Allah the Exalted said:
So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy.
وَإِذَا قُرِئَ الْقُرْآنُ فَاسْتَمِعُوا لَهُ وَأَنصِتُوا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/222 — archive.org (2:01)
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