The rules of reciting The Holy Quraan

Ta-awuz:Tasmiyyah:

1. Before reciting, it is necassary to recite Ta-awuz.
2. Before beginning any Surah (except Surah Tawbah) it is necessary to recite Tasmiyyah.
3. If during recital the need arises to talk, even though it may be a single word, recite Ta-awuz before commencing the recitation of The Holy Quraan.
4. If one wishes to start the recital of The Holy Quraan from the middle of a Surah, it is optional to recite Tasmiyyah. However it is desirable to do so.
5. Ta-awuz is exclusive to The Holy Quraan. Do not recite Ta-wuz for any other literature.

NOTE: Regarding the rules of Ta-awuz and Tasmiyyah, Surah Tawbah is an exception. If one wishes to start their recitation of The Holy Quraan from Surah Tawbah recite Ta-awuz only.