Is it permissible for a woman to recite the Qur'an silently, or is it obligatory for her to recite with measured pace? Please guide us to the correct method. May Allah reward you with good.
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The questioner : This listener from Iraq, your sister in Allah, al-Jabouri, asks: Is it permissible for a woman to recite the Qur'an silently, or is it obligatory for her to recite with measured pace? Please guide us to the correct method. May Allah reward you with good?
The Shaykh : Reciting with measured pace (tartil) is not obligatory, neither for a woman nor for a man. However, it is among the etiquettes of recitation. It is good for a person to recite with measured pace, to reflect on the meaning, and to understand it. He may also recite quickly, provided that he does not omit any letters or some of them.
As for reciting aloud or silently, this depends on the person's condition. If he finds that reciting aloud makes him more energetic and more humble, let him recite aloud, as long as he does not annoy anyone. If he finds that reciting silently makes him more humble, let him recite silently. If both are equal, he has the choice. This applies to both men and women, but with the condition that he does not annoy anyone. For example, if he is in the mosque and recites aloud in a way that disturbs people in their prayers and recitations, he should not recite aloud.
Likewise, if a woman has men around her, it is better for her to recite silently, because it is not permissible for a woman to display her voice in front of men except when there is a need. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : Reciting with measured pace (tartil) is not obligatory, neither for a woman nor for a man. However, it is among the etiquettes of recitation. It is good for a person to recite with measured pace, to reflect on the meaning, and to understand it. He may also recite quickly, provided that he does not omit any letters or some of them.
As for reciting aloud or silently, this depends on the person's condition. If he finds that reciting aloud makes him more energetic and more humble, let him recite aloud, as long as he does not annoy anyone. If he finds that reciting silently makes him more humble, let him recite silently. If both are equal, he has the choice. This applies to both men and women, but with the condition that he does not annoy anyone. For example, if he is in the mosque and recites aloud in a way that disturbs people in their prayers and recitations, he should not recite aloud.
Likewise, if a woman has men around her, it is better for her to recite silently, because it is not permissible for a woman to display her voice in front of men except when there is a need. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.