The Etiquettes of Quran Recitation Muhammad Abul Quasem

This is the first complete English translation of the ninth ‘Book’ of Imam al-Ghazali’s seminal work, Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences). Translator Muhammad Abul Quasem presents al-Ghazali’s elaborate and systematic Sufi approach to reciting the Qur’an. It details both the external rules (like ritual purity and posture) and, crucially, the internal contemplation required for a perfect recitation. The text explains that true reading is an act of worship aimed at understanding divine guidance, emphasizing deep reflection to overcome obstacles to correct comprehension.