"Oral recitation of the Qur’an is believed by Muslims to be the believer’s most direct contact with the word of God. The art of recitation, known as tajwid or tartil, is consequently highly valued among Muslims. Heard day and night on the streets, in mosques (Muslim houses of worship), in homes, in taxis, and in shops, the sound of the Qur’an being recited is far more than the pervasive background music of daily life in the Islamic world. Recitation of the Qur’an is the core of religious devotion. The sound of voices reciting the holy book inspires much of Muslim religious and social life. Participation in recitation, whether as reciter or listener, is itself an act of worship, for both acts are basic to a Muslim's religion and invoke a tradition beginning with Muhammad that transcends the particular occasion..."

LISTEN TO SURA 111, AL-MASAD (THE PALM FIBRE)