Hadith 1

The Messenger of Allah (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) has said: "The one who recites the Qur'an and the one who listens to it have an equal share in the reward." Mustadrakul Wasa'il, Volume 1, Page 293

Hadith 2

The Messenger of Allah (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) has said: "The best of those amongst you is the one who learns the Qur'an and then teaches it to others." Al-Amali of Shaykh at-Tusi, Volume 1, Page 5

Hadith 3

Imam Ja'far ibne Muhammad as-Sadiq (peace be upon him) has said that: "Reciting the Qur'an from the pages of the Qur'an (meaning to look at it and recite it - not from memory) lightens the punishment of one's mother and father, even if they are both disbelievers." Usulul Kafi, Volume 2, Page 613

Hadith 4

The Messenger of Allah (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) has said: "Everything in existence prays for the forgiveness of the person who teaches the Qur'an - even the fish in the sea." Usulul Kafi, Volume 3, Page 301

Hadith 5

Imam 'Ali ibne Musa al-Ridha (peace be upon him) has said: "Do not disregard the Words of Allah, and do not seek guidance from other than Him, for then (surely) you will go astray." 'Uyunul Akhbar ar-Ridha, Volume 2, Page 57

Hadith 6

The Messenger of Allah (prayers of Allah be upon him and his family) has said: "These hearts rust just as iron rusts; and indeed they are polished through the recitation of the Qur'an." Irshadul Qulub; Page 78