Responding to Quranic Verses in Prayer: A Fiqh Guide to Supplications

An illustration of a man supplicating during prayer in a mosque before an open Qur’an. The **right page**, glowing gold, displays Arabic text labeled **“Verses of Mercy”** along with a supplication for forgiveness, while the **left page**, glowing blue, shows **“Verses of Punishment”** accompanied by a prayer seeking protection from torment. A copy of **Asnā al-Maṭālib** is visible on a nearby table.

Have you ever felt deeply moved when listening to the imam recite verses concerning Paradise, or fearful when hearing verses about the torment of Hell? Within the Islamic tradition, the Qur’an is not merely a unidirectional recitation. There exists a beautiful adab (etiquette) wherein we are taught to engage directly with the Divine Word as … Read more