Hazrat Abdullah says that do not recite the Holy Qur'an hastily and thoughtlessly like poetry, nor scatter it here and there like inferior dates; pause and reflect upon its wonders, and let your hearts be moved during its recitation.

Hazrat Ibn Abi Mulaika narrates that the Noble Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) one purified wife was asked about the recitation of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), so she replied, "You people do not have the strength for it." She was requested, "Please tell us." She said, "The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to recite very slowly and gently."

Hazrat Mujahid was asked about two men: one of them recited Surah Al-Baqarah, and the other recited Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Aal-e-Imran. Their bowing (ruku‘), prostration (sujud), and sitting (juloos) were equal. Which of them performed the better deed? Hazrat Mujahid replied: The one who recited Surah Al-Baqarah. Then Hazrat Mujahid recited this verse: { وَقُرْآنًا فَرَقْنَاہُ لِتَقْرَأَہُ عَلَی النَّاسِ عَلَی مُکْثٍ وَنَزَّلْنَاہُ تَنْزِیلاً } [الاسرائ: ١٠٦]

Hazrat Hudhaifah (may Allah be pleased with him) says that sometimes the greatest reciter of the Qur'an is that hypocrite who does not leave out any alif nor any waw; his tongue moves just like a cow's tongue moves while chewing cud, but the Qur'an does not go beyond his throat.

It is narrated from Hazrat Bara bin Azib that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Beautify the Qur'an with your voices.

Hazrat Saad narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "He is not one of us who does not recite the Qur'an in a beautiful voice (while neglecting the Qur'an)."

Hazrat Saad narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "He is not one of us who does not recite the Qur'an in a beautiful voice (while neglecting the Qur'an)."

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Salamah bin Abdur Rahman that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Allah Almighty does not listen to anyone’s voice as attentively as He listens to the voice of that prophet who recites the Holy Qur’an in a beautiful and loud voice.

It is also narrated in the same way from Hazrat Abu Hurairah.

Hazrat Tawus says that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: Who is the best reciter of the Qur'an? He replied: The one whom, when you see him reciting the Qur'an, you feel that he fears Allah.