Chosen Islamic Manners

'Each of you is beseeching his Rubb, so let not any of you disturb the other. Do not compete with your brother and raise your voice over his when reciting from the Qur'an or during prayers.' (Abu Dawood)
*There is no specific du'aa (supplication) that should be said upon completing the recitation of the Qur'an. Marking this occasion with a celebration is inappropriate and is not of the Sunnah of the Prophet ().
*One should refrain from reciting the Qur'an when he is extremely tired. The Prophet () said:

'If one of you gets up during the night and wants to recite the Qur'an but finds it difficult to recite clearly and is unaware of what he is saying, let him lay down and rest.' (Abu Dawood)

*One should choose a quiet, calm place and a good time to recite the Qur'an, for this will benefit him in a greater manner.
*One should listen carefully and ponder the meanings of the verses of the Qur'an that are being recited. Allah says:

So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy. (7:204)

*The one who is reciting the Qur'an should ask Allah to grant him Jannah (Heavenly Gardens) whenever he recites verses that relate to Jannah. One should also seek refuge with Allah from the Hell-Fire when he recites verses that relate to it. Allah says:

This is a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded. (38:29)

*It is lawful for a woman in her menopause or one who is experiencing prolonged bleeding, to recite the Qur'an without touching it. She may touch it indirectly according to the preponderant opinion, for it has not been affirmed that the Prophet () forbade them from touching it.
*It is of the Sunnah that one says Subhanallah (far removed is Allah from every imperfection) when they recite a verse of Tasbeeh. One should seek refuge with Allah from Satan when they recite a verse of punishment and ask Allah for goodness and blessings when they recite a verse concerning the mercy of Allah. Hudhaifah () said: