To achieve thoughtful recitation, we must go beyond teaching Tajweed and intonation.

According to Ashura News, citing Mehr News Agency, the Holy Quran is the divine word and a source of guidance for humanity. Reciting this divine book is a valuable act of worship and brings peace to the heart. But beyond mere recitation, there is an approach that can elevate our understanding of the Quran to a deeper level, which is thoughtful recitation. Thoughtful recitation is a process in which recitation is accompanied by thought, contemplation, and an effort to understand the meaning and concept of the verses. This approach takes us beyond superficial hearing of the verses and guides us to the depth of divine meanings and messages. In thoughtful recitation, each verse is viewed as a window to divine knowledge.

Thoughtful recitation is a way to approach the Quran and benefit from its guidance. With this approach, we can go beyond superficial reading of the verses and reach the depth of divine meanings and messages. Thoughtful recitation calls us to think, reflect, and act, and can transform our lives.

In a series of conversations with Quranic activists, especially reciters of the Holy Quran, we intend to learn more about the atmosphere of being in harmony with the word of revelation.

Sayyed Abbas Anjam, a member of the board of directors of the Uswah Quranic Foundation, is a person with a brilliant background in the Quranic, media, and educational fields. He has a variety of educations, including a master's degree in Arabic language and literature, a bachelor's degree in computer science (hardware orientation), and seminary education.

Sayyed Abbas Anjam has more than 25 years of experience teaching and educating the Holy Quran and has also worked as a judge in national and international Quran competitions. He also has valuable experience in the media field and has managed various departments of television and radio networks. In addition, managing and producing more than two million minutes of television and radio programs are among his other achievements in this field.

Among the achievements of this Quranic pioneer are receiving the Order of the Servant of the Holy Quran in the management of Quranic activities from Martyr Raisi, obtaining the highest ranking in programming in various domestic and foreign festivals, and receiving a first-class refereeing license from the Supreme Coordination Headquarters of Quranic Competitions of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He also has publications in the fields of prayer, Tajweed, geometry of recitation, etc., which indicate the depth of his knowledge and experience in these fields.

In an interview with Mehr reporter regarding the recitation of the Quran by the reciters, Seyyed Abbas Anjam said: “Given the recent emphasis of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution and the discussion on the recitation of the Quran, it is important to examine the various aspects of this issue. The key questions that need to be answered in this regard are the feasibility of the recitation of the Quran, the level of knowledge and education available, and the extent to which it is realized in society. Referring to the sayings of the Holy Imams (AS) and the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we find that the main purpose of reciting the Quran is to reflect on it. The Supreme Leader's emphasis is also consistent with this principle and is derived from verses and narrations.

To achieve thoughtful recitation, we must take a step beyond teaching Tajweed and intonation

This Quranic pioneer added: Thoughtful recitation is possible because the concepts of the verses can be conveyed to the audience by using invocation, voice acting, and dubbing techniques. Using artistic variables and familiarity with types of sentences (interrogative, compositional, news, etc.) provides the possibility of presenting an effective and meaningful recitation. To achieve thoughtful recitation, we must take a step beyond teaching Tajweed and intonation and add invocation techniques. This requires teaching and guidance and cannot be done on the spur of the moment. A phonetic-semantic structure is needed, based on which a system can be designed and correctly conveyed and taught in training sessions.

Emphasizing that creating appropriate infrastructure is essential to promote thoughtful recitation, Amjad added: This infrastructure includes compiling a textbook. The existing experiences in speech and art of speech should be transformed into a written book that can be used by different levels of teenagers, young people, students, etc. Holding specialized meetings with the presence of prominent professors and familiarization with goals and perspectives is also effective in creating motivation and directing activities. The Iranian Broadcasting Corporation can play an important role in promoting thoughtful recitation by creating culture, taste, and motivation.

The techniques of oratory, speech, insinuation, and singing should be put at the service of the meaning of the Quran

He added: Thoughtful recitation is a possible and necessary thing that requires attention to religious foundations, the use of insinuation techniques, and the creation of appropriate infrastructure. Relevant institutions should take steps in cooperation to promote this type of recitation. In this regard, designing a codified educational system based on the techniques of oratory, expression, insinuation, and singing is essential in order to put these skills at the service of the meaning of the Quran. Many people may not pay attention to the meaning during recitation, but the feeling that is conveyed to them by the melody and repetition of words can be influential. Words that come from the heart, touch the heart, and this impact can be conveyed well.

In conclusion, Oman said: Also, creating infrastructure requires time and planning. Holding specialized meetings, gathering reputable professors, and developing lesson plans are among the measures that must be taken. The Iranian Broadcasting Corporation can also play an important role in this field by creating culture and motivation. The goal is to create taste and culture in such a way that thoughtful recitation becomes a widespread matter in the country and all organs and institutions are mobilized in this regard.