Which is better: Listening to the Qur'an or reciting it?

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Q: Which is better; to listen to the Qur'an or to recite it? What is the ruling in this regard?

A: Both reciting the Ever-Glorious Qur'an and listening to it are of the good deeds. The Prophet (peace be upon him) heard the Qur'an from Ibn Mas`ud and others. However, reciting the Ever-Glorious Qur'an brings a greater reward, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Anyone who recites a letter from the Book of Allah will receive a Hasanah (rewardable good deed), and the Hasanah is multiplied by ten. I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is (considered as) a letter, rather Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter, and Mim is a letter. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.