The Approach to the Qur'an
You must read it with an Open Mind
You have to put aside predetermined concepts
Keep in mind that this Book is Divine, from the All-Mighty God, the All-Knowing, Allah (SWT), Our Creator
You must treat this Book differently than any other, this is no ordinary book, It is the Word of Allah (SWT)
This Book should be handled with respect. He, respectfully, should not place it in a dirty place.
Scholars agree that the person reading/holding the Qur'an must be in a state of Tahara.
"This is the Book; In it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who are God-conscious. "
(Surat Al-Baqara; Aya 2)