Why is Quran recitation called 'wird'?

'Wird' originally means a water source — what has it to do with the Quran?

What does 'wird' mean linguistically?

The water source camels and people come to; thus Musa came to Madyan's water.

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  1. What does 'wird' mean linguistically?
    The water source camels and people come to; thus Musa came to Madyan's water.
  2. Why is recitation called wird?
    As the thirsty come to water and are quenched, the soul comes to the Quran — the Quran is the soul's water.
  3. So what should I do?
    Keep a daily portion of Quran you never abandon — your wird is your provision.