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5. Reciting the Holy Quran by looking at it is preferable than reciting it by heart, because this not only involves reciting the Quran, but it also includes looking at the Holy Quran as well as touching it, and all these are acts of worship. (Ghunya-tul-Mutamallī, pp. 495)
6. The Holy Quran should be recited in an exceedingly elegant voice, and if somebody does not possess a pleasant voice, he should try to beautify his voice when reciting. However, it is impermissible to recite in such a tone that causes the improper utterance, missing or adding letters, like the way that singers do. Take utmost care in upholding the rules and regulations of recitation [Tajwīd].
(Durr-e-Mukhtār, Rad-dul-Muḥtār, vol. 9, pp. 694)
7. It is preferred to recite the Holy Quran in an audible voice, as long as it doesn’t cause trouble for anybody who is praying, anybody who is ill or anybody who is asleep. (Ghunya-tul-Mutamallī, pp. 497)
8. When the verses of the Holy Quran are recited aloud, some people, although remaining silent, continue to look around and continue to perform various movements and gestures. Such people should note that listening attentively is also essential in addition to remaining silent. In this respect, A’lā Ḥaḍrat, the leader of the Aĥl-e-Sunnat, Shaykh Imām Aḥmad Razā Khān عَـلَيْهِ رَحْمَةُ الـرَّحْمٰن has stated on page
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