{"_id":"6771fe70bbaba746010deb99","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How can one be sincere when reciting the Qur'an to people?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"My wife enjoys my Quran recitation and enjoys me reading Quran to her Alhamdulillah. I however struggle with sincerity and riya’. How can I read to her without constantly thinking about my voice/recitation and trying to improve my recitation for her? How can I read to her but just maintain focus and sincerity?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"To maintain focus and sincerity, begin by renewing your intention regularly. Before reciting, make dua to Allah, asking Him to purify your heart and remind yourself that your recitation is for His pleasure, even if it brings joy to your wife.\\n\\nTry to view this act as a form of worship, where you strengthen your bond with Allah while also nurturing your relationship with her. Her appreciation is a secondary benefit, not the main purpose. Focus on the words of Allah by deeply engaging with the meanings of the verses you recite. Let the beauty of their message occupy your mind and heart, helping to shift attention away from how your voice sounds.\\n\\nIt’s also natural to want to improve your recitation, but let that desire be for Allah’s sake. When you practice, remind yourself that improvement is to enhance your connection with the Qur’an, not for human praise. By anchoring your heart in seeking Allah's pleasure, you can overcome the whispers of riya’ and make this shared act of recitation a source of barakah in your life, insha'Allah.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff20b76658b4c2329d9","tag":"Worship: Intention","count":103},{"_id":"668d9fdf0b76658b4c232798","tag":"Quran: Etiquettes","count":63}],"createdOn":"2024-12-30T01:59:12.898Z"}