*It is lawful for one to carry with them a copy of the Qur'an.
*It is praiseworthy for one to purify their mouth with the Siwak before reciting the Qur'an. Hudhaifah () said:
'The Prophet () would purify his mouth with the Siwak, when he got up at night (to perform the night prayer).' (Bukhari & Muslim) *It is praiseworthy for one to start their recitation by mentioning the name of Allah and to seek refuge with Allah from Satan.5 If one is reciting Surah At-Tobah (chapter# 9) they should not recite 'Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem' before it.
*Saying Sadaqal'laawhol adtheem (Indeed Allah has told the truth) repeatedly after each recitation is not appropriate since it has not been authentically narrated.
*Imam an-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 'It is praiseworthy for the one who starts reciting from the middle of a chapter in the Qur'an to recite from the beginning of a related segment.' (Al-Adhkaar pg. 163)
*It is praiseworthy for one to recite the Qur'an in a beautiful voice; on the same hand, it is blameworthy that one recite the Qur'an in a quick manner. Allah says:
And recite the Qur'an with measured recitation. (73:4)
*It is praiseworthy to lengthen the madd’ (vowel sounds) when one is reciting. Anas b. Malik () was asked: 'How did the Prophet () recite the Qur'an? He answered: 'He lengthened the vowel sounds during his recitation. He would say Bismillah ar-Rahmaan ar-Raheem while lengthening the vowel sound of 'Rahmaaaaaan' and 'Raheeeeeeem'.' (Bukhari) *It is praiseworthy for one to beautifully recite the verses of the Qur'an, but it is unlawful for one to sing the Qur'an like music. The Prophet () said:
