The Meaning of Reciting the Qur'an with Melody

Q: What is the meaning of reciting the Qur'an with melody?

A: The authentic Sunnah encourages reciting the Qur'an with melody, meaning to beautify the voice with it. It does not mean to recite it like singing; rather, the meaning is to beautify the voice in recitation. Among this is the authentic hadith: , and the hadith: reciting it aloud. Its meaning, and the meaning of the aforementioned hadith, is: "What Allah has not permitted" means "What Allah has not listened to," and "like His permission" means "like His listening." This is a listening that befits Allah, not resembling the attributes of His creation, just as it is said regarding His listening and permission, as is said regarding the rest of the attributes in the manner befitting Allah , having no likeness in anything , as He said : [Surah al-Shura: 11].
And reciting with melody means reciting it aloud while beautifying the voice and being humble in it, so that it moves the hearts. This is because the objective is to move the hearts with this Qur'an so that they become humble, find tranquility, and benefit.
And from this is the story of Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by him while he was reciting, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) listened to him and said: , and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not disapprove of that from him, which indicates that beautifying the voice, improving the voice, and taking care of the recitation are matters that are sought; so that the reciter and the listener become humble and both benefit.