The fourth question of Fatwa no. 3302

A: This question is somewhat brief and needs to be more detailed. If what is meant is that they recite it all together, in unison, pausing and stopping at the same time, then this is not prescribed in Islam and at the very least it is Makruh (reprehensible), because it is not reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) or his Sahabah (Companions). However, if this is done for the purpose of teaching, we hope that there is nothing wrong with it. Moreover, if what is meant is that the people gather to recite Qur’an in order to memorize and learn it, and each one recites while the others listen, or each one reads to himself – not in unison with the others – then this is permissible because it was reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “No group of people gathers in one of the houses of Allah to recite the Book of Allah and study it together, but tranquility descends upon them, the angels surround them, mercy comes down upon them, and Allah mentions them to those who are with Him.” (Related by Muslim)

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!