The Devils Deception by Imam Ibn AL-Jawzi

T H E D E V I L ' S
D E C E P T I O N S
Others recite all verses with sqjdah in them one after the other, and
others do the same with verses containing takbir. This is disliked.
Also, some of them burn many candles (to light up the place in
which they are reciting Qur'an). This is a waste of money, an imitation
of the Zoarastrians, and a cause for women and children to
gather in a manner causing mischief. Iblis makes them think that
this is a form of glorification of Islam, when in fact; glorification of
Islam is achieved by implementing its rules.
Some readers also listen to two or three reciters at the same time.
It is impossible to comprehend all of these recitations simultaneously.
Then he (boastfully) writes that he has read with so and so.
Another example is that some reciters compete to see who recites
more in one day. I have seen some of these people reciting the entire
Qur'an three times in one long day. The general public would
gather to watch. IbJis deceives them to believe that there is reward in
this. In fact, recitation must be for Allah's sake, not to be praised for
it by others, and it must be done slowly.
Allah (the Mighty and the Majestic) said:
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"That you might recite it to the people over a prolonged
period."
[al-/srd' (17): 106]
"and recite the Qur'an with measured recitation."
[al-Muzz.ammil (73): 4]
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