اقْرَؤُوا الْقُرْآنَ بِلُحُونِ الْعَرَبِ وَأَصْوَاتِهَا، وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَلُحُونَ أَهْلِ الْعِشْقِ وَلُحُونَ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابَيْنِ، وَسَيَجِيءُ بَعْدِي قَوْمٌ يُرَجِّعُونَ بِالْقُرْآنِ تَرْجِيعَ الْغِنَاءِ وَالنَّوْحِ، لَا يُجَاوِزُ حَنَاجِرَهُمْ، مَفْتُونَةٌ قُلُوبُهُمْ وَقُلُوبُ الَّذِينَ يُعْجِبُهُمْ شَأْنُهُمْ
Translation: Recite the Qur’an according to Arabic modes of pronunciation and voices; avoid turning it into an imitation of romantic songs or the distinctive chanting styles mentioned in the text. People will come who repeatedly modulate the Qur’an like singing and lamentation; their recitation will not go beyond their throats, and a warning is given about their hearts and the hearts of those merely impressed by their display.
اقْرَؤُوا is an imperative: “recite.” بِلُحُونِ الْعَرَبِ وَأَصْوَاتِهَا stresses Arabic pronunciation and voice patterns. إِيَّاكُمْ introduces a strong warning against specified styles.
Qur’anic recitation should respect pronunciation, letters, vowels, appropriate pauses, and reverence. A beautiful voice may be an asset, but vocal display should not distort the words or distract from their meaning.