What Is The Ruling On Listening To The Holy Qur’an While It Is Being Recited?

What is the ruling on listening to the Holy Qur’an while it is being recited?

Just as listening to the Holy Qur’an is an act of worship described as fardh al-kifayah (communal obligation) its recitation is also an act of worship (Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, II, 268).

Because it is stated in a verse, “When the Qur’an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: that ye may receive mercy.” (A’raf, 7/204) and commanded to listen to the Holy Qur’an that is being recited. However, it is not permissible to recite it loudly when there is no suitable environment to listen to it.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA