وَإِذَا
قُرِئَ
ٱلۡقُرۡءَانُ
فَٱسۡتَمِعُواْ
لَهُۥ
وَأَنصِتُواْ
لَعَلَّكُمۡ
تُرۡحَمُونَ
٢٠٤
And when the Qur'an is recited, give ear to it and pay heed, that ye may obtain mercy.
— M. Pickthall
So when the Qur’ān is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy.
— Saheeh International
When the Qur'an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: that ye may receive Mercy.
— A. Yusuf Ali
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Ibn Kathir (Abridged)
The Order to listen to the Qur'an
After Allah mentioned that this Qur'an is a clear evidence, guidance and mercy for mankind, He commanded that one listen to the Qur'an when it is recited, in respect and honor of the Qur'an. This is to the contrary of the practice of the pagans of Quraysh, who said,
…The Order to listen to the Qur'an
After Allah mentioned that this Qur'an is a clear evidence, guidance and mercy for mankind, He commanded that one lis
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