Rotating reading of the Qur'an

Q: What is the meaning of Idarah Al-Qur'an (rotating reading of the Qur'an) that is deemed to be an act of Bid`ah (innovation in religion) in some books? In our institute, the tutor starts to recite some Ayahs (Qur'anic verses), then the students complete reciting one after another in order to teach them and correct their recitation. Is this a kind of Idarah Al-Qur'an?

A: It is a good act to teach the Noble Qur'an and supervise this affair. Great reward is expected for those who observe it. However, Idarah Al-Qur'an as defined by Imam Al-Nawawy signifies a group assembling and successively reciting the Qur'an, i.e. one of them recites a tenth or a portion of the Qur'an and then stops and another resumes recitation and so on. It is permissible.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.