Introduction
Understanding this tradition
The recitation of the Qur'an, or tilāwa, follows rules of pronunciation and articulation grouped under the name of tajwīd. Although it may be melody, it is not generally considered as music by Muslims; Orabel respects this distinction by presenting it as a sacred vocal art.
First listening
Three things to hear
- Listen to the clarity of consonants and the length of vowels.
- Compare a slow learning recitation and a more adorned public recitation.
- Read a reliable translation without confusing it with the recited Arabic text.
History and transmission
Oral transmission and memory are central from the beginning of Islam. Several canonical readings, qirā的āt, have been preserved. Recording technologies and radio have subsequently made Egyptian rectifiers famous in the 20th century, without abolishing local schools or direct learning.
What does it look like?
Vocalic lengths, precise articulation, regulated pauses and melodic contours that must not distort words. The voice remains alone: attention is to the Arabic text, its diction and its spiritual reach.
Where and why are we listening?
Listening can accompany prayer, study or contemplation, but the Qur'an is not a repertoire of songs. An isolated Surah must be placed in its text, and a translation helps non-Arab speakers to understand what is proclaimed.
Artists, works and albums
Three listening doors
Each button opens a search targeted on an external platform. Orabel does not read, copy and host any audio files.
Sourate Ar-Rahman
Abdel Basit Abdus Samad
A major reference of the Egyptian school of the 20th century.Al-Quran al-Karim
Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary
A diction often used for study and memorization.Sourate Maryam
Muhammad Siddiq al-Minshawi
A sober and expressive recitation to be put back in the text.Listen and transmit with respect
Do not add musical accompaniment, remix recitation or use it as a decorative sound background. Use 的recitation 的 rather than 的chanson 的 and avoid listening in a disrespectful context.
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