Before starting to recite the Quraan, you should ensure that so long as you are with the Quraan, your "Heart" remains with you; not merely a piece of flesh, but the centre of all your attention, remembrance, emotions, aspirations and activities; or, your whole inner "person" Only then will you have the capability to receive the great gifts of Allah and respond with humble devotion. The seven prerequisites discussed earlier lay the foundations for the communion of the Quraan with your heart. In addition to these, the observance of a few more rules will greatly increase the intensity and quality of this presence of heart.