When and how should I recite القرآن during الحج?

القرآن recitation is one of the greatest acts of worship and is particularly meritorious during the blessed days of الحج. النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than the first ten days of ذو الحجة' (Bukhari), and القرآن recitation is among the most virtuous deeds.

During الطواف, scholars have differed: the Shafi'i and Hanbali scholars generally prefer that the الحاج focus on دعاء and specific الطواف adhkar rather than القرآن recitation during الطواف itself, while the Hanafi and Maliki schools permit it and consider it praiseworthy. If you choose to recite القرآن during الطواف, it is جائز to read from a mushaf or phone app. The best times for extended القرآن recitation during الحج are: the night spent in منى before عرفة (a calm night ideal for reflection), the time at عرفة (between الأدعية), the nights of التشريق in منى, and any quiet moments in your hotel. Focus on quality over quantity — recite slowly, contemplate the meanings, and let the words move your heart.