Is the reward for reciting the Qur'an and Dhikr conditional on contemplation?

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Q 2: Is the reward for reciting the Qur'an and Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) based on contemplating it or just on recitation without understanding or contemplation?

A: Reciting the Qur'an along with contemplating it is greater in reward, for this combines a reward for recitation and a reward for contemplation. Allah (Exalted be He) says: ...that they may ponder over its Verses When a Muslim recites the Qur'an without understanding or contemplating its meaning, he will get a reward for the recitation. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: (Part No. 3; Page No. 85) Anyone who recites a letter from the Book of Allah will receive a Hasanah (rewardable good deed), and the Hasanah is multiplied by ten. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.