This provides compelling evidence that it is recommended to study the Noble Quran during the blessed month of Ramadan, to devote oneself diligently to doing so, to recite it frequently, to present one’s recitation to someone who knows it better, and to increase one’s review of it.

Al-Bukhārī and Muslim narrated that Ibn Abbās, may Allah be pleased with them both, said: “The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was the most generous of people, and he was at his most generous during Ramadan, when Gabriel would meet him and review the Quran with him. Gabriel would meet him every night of Ramadan and review the Quran with him. Whenever Gabriel met him, the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was more generous in doing good than the wind sent forth.”1.

He, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, would make his recitation during the night prayers of Ramadan longer than at other times. This is prescribed for anyone who wishes to recite more and at greater length. If he is praying alone, he may prolong it as much as he wishes. The same applies when he leads a congregation who are content with his manner of prayer. In all other circumstances, what is prescribed is to keep it brief. Imam Ahmad said to one of his companions who was leading the people in prayer during Ramadan: “These people are weak, so recite five, six, or seven verses.” The companion said, “I recited accordingly and completed the Quran on the night of the twenty-seventh.”2. Ahmad, may Allah have mercy on him, thus instructed him to take the condition of those praying behind him into consideration and not impose hardship upon them.

The pious predecessors, may Allah have mercy on them, would recite the Quran during Ramadan, both in prayer and outside it. Al-Aswad would complete the Quran every two nights during Ramadan.

Al-Nakha'ī would do so specifically during its final ten nights, and during the remainder of the month he would complete it every three nights.