Finding it hard to recite the Qur'an? What to do

Q: I am a sick man and I had a stroke that left me with a speech defect. I find difficulty in pronouncing the letters of the Qur'an and sometimes the meaning changes. Therefore, I recite without pronouncing it out loud for fear of mispronunciation. Am I to be blamed for mispronunciation that results from speech defects?

A: You can recite the Qur'an according to your ability, for Allah (Exalted be He) says: So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can The Prophet (peace be upon him) says in the Sahih (authentic) Hadith: (Part No. 3; Page No. 86) And anyone who falters while reciting the Qur'an, and finds it difficult for him, will have a double reward. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.