❖ Ruling on Displaying Visuals During Quran Recitation ❖
✍️ Answered by: Fadīlat al-ʿĀlim Ḥāfiẓ Khidr Ḥayāt (ḥafiẓahullāh)
❖ Question
What is the Islamic ruling on showing background visuals during the recitation of the Qur’an?
❖ Key Considerations Regarding Background Imagery
① If the Visuals Distract From the Qur’an
If the displayed images or scenes divert attention away from the Qur’an, then this practice is impermissible.
▶ It may fall under the category of disregarding or turning away from the Qur’an, which is inappropriate and disrespectful.
② If the Visuals Enhance Focus on the Qur’an
If the background visuals consist of natural landscapes, serene imagery, or other non-distracting scenes that help focus on the verses being recited, then there is no harm in showing them.
▶ The condition is that these visuals must not interfere with or diminish the sanctity and clarity of the Qur’an’s recitation.
وَاللّٰهُ أَعْلَمُ
