This question is inspired by Irem’s reply to my thread “Importance of music for children” in the Family forum. I was wondering, when we hear the beautiful melodic recital of the Holy Quran, are we listening to a standard melody? What I’m asking is, does the Quran have to be recited in a certain melody, or can it be different? How does it work?
There is nothing like 'Quranic Melody'.
Fret bhai it doesn't have to be a standard melody, different Qaris have different melodies...I think what matters is that you give each syllable its due emphasis and pronounce everything correctly...
Irem adding to yours.. :-)
As far as possible recite the Qur'an in a clear and distinct manner and read the letters correctly and utter the syllables in proper style (tajweed) and recite slowly.
Melodious recitation is pleasing to ones hearing and also assists in memorisation. Furthermore, the tongue will always return to a specific tone (of voice) and as a result of this it will become familiar with any mistake whenever the balance in ones recitation and familiar tone becomes disordered or imbalanced.
All of this is because reciting the Quran and beautifying it with ones voice is a matter which has been commanded. It is not permissible to oppose this command due to the saying of the Messenger (sas): "Whoever does not beautify the Quran ( recite it melodiously) he is not of us." [Bukhaaree]
Cool, thanks for the helpful information Irem and Tanhayan :)