When and how should I recite কুরআন during হজ্জ?

কুরআন recitation is one of the greatest acts of worship and is particularly meritorious during the blessed days of হজ্জ. নবী করীম (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) said: 'There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah' (Bukhari), and কুরআন recitation is among the most virtuous deeds.

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