FatwaFederal TerritoriesPrayer (Salah)
AL-KAFI #1725: HUKUM BERTARANNUM KETIKA SOLAT
Is it permissible to recite the Quran with tarannum (melodious recitation) during prayer, given concerns about errors in elongation or tajwid?
Short answer
Reciting the Quran with tarannum or melody is encouraged based on the hadith urging beautification of recitation, including within prayer.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Reciting the Quran with tarannum or melody is encouraged based on the hadith urging beautification of recitation, including within prayer. However, the imam must take care with letter pronunciation, elongation and tajwid so that the meaning of the verses does not change, since errors that alter the meaning can invalidate the prayer if done knowingly. The imam is also advised to recite in a measured tartil manner suited to the congregation, avoid confusing laypeople, and not prolong the prayer to the point of burdening the worshippers.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
membaca al-Quran dengan bertarannum dan melagukan bacaan al-Quran adalah digalakkan mengikut saranan hadis Nabi SAW supaya memperindahkan bacaan seperti yang disebutkan di atas.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1725: HUKUM BERTARANNUM KETIKA SOLAT”, 8 May 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/4506-al-kafi-1725-hukum-bertarannum-ketika-solat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-tarannum-during-prayer/