Learning to read the Koran. Five ways to improve your Quran reading technique. How to start memorizing verses of the Koran

Koran– The word (Speech) of Allah, its superiority over the words (speech) of creation is similar to the superiority of Allah over His creations, and reading the Koran is one of the best activities for a person.
There are many benefits to learning the Quran and teaching it to others:
Reward for reading the Quran: The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever reads one letter from the Book of Allah will have one good deed written down, and the reward for doing good deeds increases tenfold” (At-Tirmidhi).

Another hadith says: Once the Messenger of Allah ﷺ asked his companions: “Who wants to go to Buthoy or Alik (settlements located near Medina. - Author’s note) and, without quarreling with anyone, without sinning, return with two big camels? The Companions replied: “Oh, Messenger, we all want it!” Then the Prophet said: “Why then don’t you go to the mosque and learn two verses from the Book of Allah or read it? This is better for Him than a camel. If you read three verses, they are better than three camels, four - four, no matter how many verses you read, they are all better than camels” (Abu Dawood, Muslim).

Reward for teaching the Quran: The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best of you is the one who studied the Quran and taught it to others.”(Al-Bukhari).
The merits of studying the Quran, memorizing it and reading it according to all the rules: The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever reads the Quran, knowing it by heart, is with noble, humble messengers (angels), and whoever reads the Quran with difficulty and at the same time makes great efforts ( wanting to read it correctly), a double reward awaits him” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

How to start memorizing surahs of the Koran?

1. Sincere intention. Make sure that you intend only for the sake of Allah, His pleasure, to be rewarded with His mercy. There is no need to show off or memorize the Koran for show.

2. One must learn to read the Holy Quran with correct pronunciation and also in accordance with the rules of Tajweed. If a person can read one page fluently and correctly (meaning that if a page is difficult, he can read it in 1.5 minutes, and if it is easy, in 1 minute), he can confidently begin hifz (memorize the Quran). But, if a student does not yet read the Quran fluently, it is not advisable for him to immediately begin hifz as he may encounter great difficulties. In many cases, such students do not complete their studies, except for those who have a very strong desire to learn.

3. Consistency. The more often you memorize the verses, the easier the memorization process will become. It is very important not to miss a single day. There are no days off in worship. At the very least, if you have no time at all, learn 3-5 lines a day. If you are consistent, insha Allah, you can become a hafiz in 5 - 6 years.

4. Atmosphere. Sit in a quiet place so that you can concentrate only on the Quran and not be distracted by other thoughts. Turn off distractions (such as mobile phones, TV, etc.)

5. Remember the verses with meaning: read the translation, before you start learning the verse, understand the meaning of what is written.

6. Before learning, it is useful to listen to the verse you want to learn. This will help you overcome pronunciation problems and improve the quality of your memorization.

7. Read what you have learned in your daily prayer. If you have forgotten any piece, you will immediately correct your mistake by looking in the Qur'an, and will never make that mistake again.

8. Have a good teacher (friend, family member) who has knowledge of surahs. The most serious problem in this great matter is the lack of desire on the part of the student. In this case, the final result will depend on the experience of the teacher. Having an experienced mentor is very important, so start your training by finding a teacher. Let him check your memorized verses every day. Or test each other with a person who also learns the Quran.

9.Read the surahs out loud. Reading out loud helps not only to speak, but also to listen to yourself.

10. Dua. Ask Allah to make it easier for you to memorize the Quran.

Of course, everyone wants to be a strong hafiz. To achieve your goal, you need to follow some rules.

Taking into account the capabilities of their memory, everyone should choose a suitable memorization method for themselves, for example:
Read a page from beginning to end in a row and thus memorize it.
Learn one verse, then the second, connect them together, then the third and so on.
Learn by words, that is, learn one word, then the second, connecting them until you complete the verse completely.
Divide the page into three or four parts, learn them separately, and then connect them.
Learn the page from the end, that is, first memorize the lowest verse, then the next one and connect the verses gradually until you reach the top.
Remember by writing down.
Memorize by listening, that is, choose one reader and, listening to his recording many times, try to memorize it. This method is mainly used by the visually impaired.

As for memorizing by reading a page from beginning to end, the page when memorizing in this way should be read one hundred, one hundred and fifty or more times. In general, it will be better if the hafiz teacher chooses the method of preparing lessons for the student himself. And in general, only under the strict control of the teacher the student achieves his intended goal faster. The secret to a well-learned page is constant repetition - the more you read a page when memorizing, the more firmly you will know it.

If, having learned a page or at least half a page, you can read it by heart without hesitation or read it slowly, pronouncing each letter, then know that you have memorized it well, you can confidently continue to memorize it further and do not worry - such a hifz will not be easily forgotten.

You should not worry if you have a weak memory, because in educational institutions for training hafizs, nine out of ten students have below average memory. And also, don’t worry about the fact that you can’t immediately recite the page you just learned by heart, because many people need one night or even two days to pass before the memorized surah sticks, and this is normal. For most students, memory is revealed only after memorizing ¼ of the Qur'an, and for some it is not revealed until half of the Qur'an has been memorized.

So don’t worry, friend – you can become a hafiz! Ask Almighty Allah for this and be sincere. Amen!!!

Every Muslim is aware of the meaning of the Koran. The entire life of a Muslim is built around this holy scripture. The Qur'an is a light that will illuminate our path to truth. The Quran contains the wisdom of the Almighty and the goal in the direction in which we should move. The Koran is the book of happiness and barakat for Muslims, because what followed it, i.e. according to the orders of Allah, will not be disappointed and deprived. Therefore, one of the most primary tasks facing a Muslim is the study and memorization of the Holy Quran.

Necessary conditions for studying the Qur'an:

Sincere intention

It is important that the purpose of memorizing and reading the Quran is the desire to please the Almighty, only then Allah will make your work easier and make your knowledge good.

Respect for the Holy Scriptures

When handling the Qur'an, observe the ethics of touching the Qur'an when it has been cleaned, and one should not place the Qur'an on the ground. If possible, the reader of the Koran should be in the best possible condition, in good, clean clothes that cover the shoulders and knees out of respect for the Book of Allah.

Choosing a suitable location

There are three cases when memorizing the Holy Quran:

Read and understand the Arabic text of the Koran.
Be able to read Arabic text without understanding the meaning.
Not able to read and understand Arabic text.

The most important thing in this matter is to start. Once you memorize the beginning of the verse, the continuation will follow naturally. Take, for example, the first sura of the Koran, which consists of 7 verses.

The surah in transliteration looks like this:

bismillayahir-rahmaanir-rahiyim (1)

Alhamdulillahi rabbil-aalamiin (2)

Arrahmaanir-rahiyim (3)

Myaliki yauumiddiin (4)

Iyyaakya na "I'll be wa iyaakya nasta" iin (5)

Ikhdinas-syraatal-mustakyyym (6)

Syraatallaziina an "amta" aleyhim gayiril-magduubi aleyhim wa lyaddaaalliin (7)

Each verse begins with the following words:

Bismillayah.
Alhamdulillahi.
Arrahmaan.
Myaliki.
Yiyaakya.
Ikhdina.
Syraat.

By knowing how each verse begins, you will know where to start and this will help you in memorizing the entire surah.

Rules for reading the Koran

Before starting the reading, you must say the words “Auzu billahi mina-shshaitani-rrajim.”
At the beginning of each sura, one must read “Bismi-LLahi-RRahmani-RRahim”.
The reader should preferably read the Koran beautifully, drawlingly, as if in a chant, and decorate it with his own voice.
A Muslim must learn Tajweed and know how to pronounce Arabic letters and sounds correctly in order to read it correctly and beautifully.
It is encouraged if the reader of the Quran cries while reading.

Reading the Holy Qur'an should not end with mindless memorization. Such memorization will not bring benefits and rewards, since it will not be practiced in life. A person should reflect on the Qur'an. When a Muslim reads verses of mercy, he must stop a little and ask Allah for mercy, and when he reads verses of punishment, he must ask for forgiveness of sins and salvation from hellfire.

The Quran is the Word of Allah, which is the key to Paradise. And the key to the Koran is the Arabic language. Therefore, a believer who strives for a true understanding of Him, reading Him in the language that the Almighty has revealed, must study Arabic and read the Quran in Arabic.

These tips will help you memorize Scripture:

Make a plan for yourself to memorize the Quran (how many verses you should memorize per day) and stick to it.
Be consistent in reading and memorizing the Quran, because, as we know from childhood, repetition is the basis of learning. The more often you memorize the verses, the easier the memorization process will become. It is very important not to miss a single day.
Make sure that you are not distracted by extraneous thoughts in this matter. Go to a quiet place to concentrate only on the Quran.
Remember the verses with meaning: read the translation, before you start learning the verse, understand the meaning of what is written.
Before learning, it is useful to listen to the verse you want to learn. This will help you overcome pronunciation problems and improve the quality of your memorization.
Read the surahs out loud. Reading out loud helps not only to speak, but also to listen to yourself.
And most importantly, ask the Almighty to make it easier for you to memorize the Quran and send down the keys of knowledge.

Saida Hayat

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For the first time in all the time I have been blogging, I will allow myself to greet you the way it is done throughout the Muslim world - Assalamu Aleikum! Today there will be an article with a very unusual format about how I learned to read the Koran at the age of 9, but then successfully forgot everything. A few years later he made another attempt to learn to read the Holy Scriptures, and later he taught people himself.

For those who have long wanted to learn to read Arabic, I have prepared a nice gift at the end of the article. In addition, only for readers of my blog - a special and very profitable offer! But, see all this below, and now, with your consent, I will begin my story...

Not to say that I had a dream since childhood - read quran. It all started very funny, back in 1994, my grandmother sent me, a seven-year-old boy, to buy bread from a nearby stall. According to the law of meanness, the bread had just sold out, and I had to head to the market. At the entrance, I noticed an old aksakal, who had laid out some books on the table and was twirling them in his hands.

The old man turned out to be a humorist and decided to make fun of the little boy (that is, me), called him over and asked: “Baby, I don’t know what you’re looking for, but it’s not that important. Better buy the Koran from me - it will feed you all your life.” I confess that before this I knew exactly as much about the Holy Book of Muslims as the leader of the Ubra-Kuku tribe from Rwanda knows about you and me.

Despite his venerable age, this old man could give a head start to many modern marketers. Imagine, from a huge crowd, accurately identify someone who might be interested in the Koran, call him over and correctly click on the “sick” button, so that the desire to buy here and now will prevail over all objections. However, he could not sell me anything, since I only had enough money in my pocket for bread. But he gave me a strong desire to convince my granny of the need for this much-needed purchase.

It didn’t take me long to persuade my grandmother to buy the Holy Scriptures. It turned out that she herself had been thinking for a long time about how to hand me over to the mullah “on bail.” So, with the light hand of that elder, on one of the most beautiful days I walked with a confident gait to an old woman who was teaching children to read the Koran. At first everything went smoothly and orderly, I was reputed to be a successful student, but then it turned out that either I was not quite smart, or the woman had a methodologically illiterate approach to teaching children. In a word, I soon lost interest in learning.

As they say, I called myself a milk mushroom - get into the basket, I had to grit my teeth and study. By the way, there is such a tradition: after a person finishes studying the Koran, they conduct “guran-chykhan”. Like a graduation party in a modern way, relatives bring all sorts of “goodies”, gifts and money, but the mullah gets it all. I didn’t quite like this arrangement, I strained and studied (no matter how) - but the mullah was in chocolate.

It’s embarrassing to admit, but one thing made me happy – now everything was behind me. Everyone was a winner - the mullah received gifts and money, my grandmother fulfilled her dream, and I thought I could read quran. Although, I really could read, only my mother’s laziness took over over time. The fact is that you had to constantly read so as not to forget the language. But make the little tomboy sit and read for two hours every day while your friends are playing football outside the window. But, as it turned out later, it was not about me, but about teaching. The teaching methodology was built fundamentally incorrectly. But the understanding of this came later. After two or three years, I “safely” forgot everything.

How to learn to read the Qur'an correctly?

At about 14 years old, the muse visited me again, and I wanted to master the language of my forefathers. Oh yes, let me clarify – I am Persian by origin and my ancestors spoke Farsi. Probably, it was genetics that contributed to my good endeavors. So I ended up with a very respected teacher who taught reading the Koran - Hajj Vagif. I just recently found out that he passed away...

A few words about my teacher - I have met few such sympathetic and kind people in my life. It felt like he put his whole self into our teaching. A man of respectable age went to the mountains every day, worked in the garden for 10-12 hours, and came home in the evening and began studying. He was a most worthy man!

I still remember the words of my mentor, which he said on the first day of my training: “I will teach you to read the Koran so that you will never forget the rules of reading. Even if 20 years pass and during that time you never look at Arabic writing, you will still be able to read the Holy Scriptures freely.” Considering my sad experience, his words were perceived with irony. Subsequently it turned out that he was right!

So, learning to read the Quran consists of four main components:

Learning the alphabet (in Arabic the alphabet is called “Alif wa ba”);
Learning to write (unlike the Russian language, everything is much more complicated here);
Grammar (Tajweed);
Direct reading.

At first glance, everything may seem simple, like one-two-three. In fact, each of these stages is divided into several sub-stages. The main point here is that you definitely need to learn to write CORRECTLY in Arabic. Note, not correctly, but correctly. Until you learn to write, you cannot move on to grammar and reading. It was this aspect that was missed in the methodology of my first mentor. You already know what this omission led to.

Two more important points: first, using this method you will only learn to write and read in Arabic, but not to translate. For in-depth education, people travel to Arab countries, where they spend 5 years chewing on the granite of science. Second, immediately decide which Quran you will use to study. Yes, yes, there is a difference in this too. Many old teachers teach in the Qur'an, which is popularly called "Ghazan".

I don’t recommend doing this, since then it will be difficult to “switch” to the modern Koran. The meaning of the text is the same everywhere, only the font is very different. Of course, “Gazan” is simpler, but it is better to immediately start learning with a new font. I know that now many people do not quite understand the difference. To make it clearer, the font in the Quran should be as shown in the picture below:

Profitable proposition!!!

By the way, you can also choose your favorite case and stand there. Yes, the number of Korans is limited, since they are simply not allowed to be carried across the border anymore.

Let's assume that you have the Koran (or you), it's time to move on to the alphabet. Here I recommend starting a notebook right away and remembering your 1st grade. Each letter will need to be written out in a notebook 100 times. The Arabic alphabet is not as complex as the Russian alphabet. Firstly, there are only 28 letters in it, and secondly, there are only two vowels: “alif” and “ey”.

On the other hand, it can complicate the understanding of the language. After all, in addition to letters, there are also sounds: “a”, “i”, “u”, “un”. Moreover, almost all letters (except for “alif”, “dal”, “zal”, “ray”, “zey”, “uau”) are written differently at the beginning of the word, in the middle and at the end. Many people find it very difficult to read from right to left. Everyone is used to reading “normally” - from left to right. But here it’s the other way around.

Personally, this made me uncomfortable when learning to write. It is important here that the bias in handwriting is from right to left, and not vice versa. It took me a long time to get used to this, but in the end I brought everything to automaticity. Although, sometimes it also happens that I forget about the slope. By the way, here is the Arabic alphabet (yellow frames highlight letter writing options depending on their location in the word):

At first, it is very important that you write as much as possible. You need to get better at this, since during this period the foundation of your training is built. In 30 days, it is quite possible to memorize the alphabet, know the variants of writing letters and learn to write. For example, your humble servant did it in 18 days. Although, then the mentor noted that this was a record! I found all this very interesting, and learning was easy.

Once you have learned the alphabet and you can write, you can move on to grammar. In Arabic it is called “tajwid” - the rules of reading. Grammar can be learned directly while reading. There is only one nuance - in the Koran the beginning is not where we are used to. The first mentor began training “from the end” of the Quran (in ordinary books this is the beginning), and the second did the right thing - the training began with surah 1 of the Quran “Al-Fatiha”.

Then you will need to read 1-2 pages every day, 10 times each. This takes about an hour or two at first. Then the number of pages can be increased. The maximum I read was 15 pages. We came to class, read a passage from the Koran - homework, received feedback from the mentor, he pointed out mistakes and gave a new assignment. And so for almost 3 months! After you are already perfect read quran, you can try to learn “avaz” - reading by singing. I didn’t succeed completely, but still...

Friends, of course, it is impossible to convey everything that can be told through an article. Therefore, if you have a desire to learn to read Arabic, look for madrassas or tutors in your city. Today this is no longer a problem. I am sure that live training will be 100 times more effective. If you do not have such an opportunity, then here is the promised present at the beginning of the article - download and install the Zekr program on your computer. It will help you learn to read and listen to the Scriptures. The program is absolutely free. Wikipedia article about the program, there is also a download link.

Let me finish my thoughts here. I really hope that the article was useful to you. I will be glad to read your thoughts in the comments, write whatever you think (within reasonable limits), I am ready to discuss everyone’s opinion. In conclusion, I want to show you a very interesting documentary film “The Koran” from National Geographic:

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Studying suras from the Koran is an indispensable condition for a person starting to perform namaz. Moreover, it is important to pronounce the surahs as clearly and correctly as possible. But how to do this if a person does not speak Arabic? In this case, special videos created by professionals will help you learn the suras.

On our website you can listen, watch and read all suras from the Koran. You can download the Holy Book, you can read it online. Let us note that a number of verses and surahs are especially interesting for the brothers to study. For example, "Al-Kursi".

Many of the surahs presented are surahs for prayer. For the convenience of beginners, we attach the following materials to each sura:

transcription;
semantic translation;
description.

If you think that the article is missing some surah or verse, please report it in the comments.

Surah An-Nas

One of the key surahs of the Koran that every Muslim needs to know. To study, you can use all methods: reading, video, audio, etc.

Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahman-ir-Rahim

kul-a'uuzu-birabbin-naaas
myalikin-naaas
ilyayahin-naaas
minn-sharril-waswaasil-hannaaas
allases-yuvasvisu-fii-suduurin-naaas
minal-jin-nati-van-naaas

Semantic translation of Surah An-Nas (People) into Russian:

Say: “I seek refuge in the Lord of men,
King of people
God of people
from the evil of the tempter who disappears at the remembrance of Allah,
who whispers in the breasts of men,
from genies and people

Description of Surah an-Nas

Surahs from the Koran were revealed for this humanity. From Arabic the word “an-Nas” is translated as “People”. The Almighty sent down the sura in Mecca, it contains 6 verses. The Lord turns to the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) with the requirement to always resort to His help, to seek only Allah’s protection from evil. By “evil” we mean not so much the sorrows that accompany people’s earthly path, but rather the invisible evil that we commit ourselves, following the lead of our own passions, desires, and whims. The Almighty calls this evil “the evil of Shaitan”: human passions are a tempting genie who constantly tries to lead a person astray from the righteous path. Shaitan disappears only when Allah is mentioned: that is why it is so important to read and read regularly.

It must be remembered that the shaitan uses to deceive people those vices that are hidden in themselves, to which they often strive with all their souls. Only an appeal to the Almighty can save a person from the evil that lives within him.

Video for memorizing Surah An-Nas

Surah Al-Falyak

When it comes to short suras from the Koran, I immediately remember the very often read Surah Al-Falyak, incredibly powerful both in semantic and ethical senses. Translated from Arabic, “Al-Falyak” means “Dawn”, which already says a lot.

Transcription of Surah al-Falyak:

kul-a'uzu-birabil-falyak
minn-sharri-maa-halyak
va-minn-sharri-gaasikyn-izaya-vaqab
va-minn-sharrin-naffaasaatifil-‘ukad
va-minn-sharri-haasidin-izya-hasad

Meaningful translation of Surah al-Falyak (Dawn):

Say: “I seek refuge in the Lord of dawn
from the evil of what He has created,
from the evil of darkness when it comes,
from the evil of witches blowing on knots,
from the evil of the envious when he envies.”

You can watch a video that will help you memorize the surah and understand how to pronounce it correctly.

Description of Surah Al-Falyak

Allah revealed Surah Dawn to the Prophet in Mecca. The prayer contains 5 verses. The Almighty, turning to His Prophet (peace be upon him), demands from him and all his followers to always seek salvation and protection from the Lord. Man will find salvation in Allah from all creatures capable of harming him. “The evil of darkness” is an important epithet that denotes the anxiety, fear and loneliness that people experience at night: a similar state is familiar to everyone. Surah “Dawn”, insha Allah, protects a person from the instigations of the devils who seek to sow hatred between people, cut off family and friendly ties, and instill envy in their souls. Prayer that Allah will save you from the wicked who has lost the mercy of Allah because of his spiritual weakness, and now seeks to plunge other people into the abyss of sin.

Video for memorizing Surah Al Falyak

Watch the video with transcription and correct pronunciation with Mishari Rashid to learn how to read Surah Al Falyak 113.

Surah Al-Ikhlas

A very short, easy to remember, but at the same time extremely effective and useful surah. To listen to Al-Ikhlas in Arabic, you can use video or MP3. The word "Al-Ikhlas" in Arabic means "Sincerity". The surah is a sincere declaration of love and devotion to Allah.

Transcription (phonetic sound of the sura in Russian):

Bismi-llyahi-rrahmaani-rrahhiim

Kul hu Allahu ahad.
Allahu s-samad.
Lam yalid wa lam yulyad
Valam yakullahu kufuan ahad.

Semantic translation into Russian:

Say: “He is Allah alone,
Allah is Self-sufficient.
He did not give birth and was not born,
and there is no one equal to Him.”

Description of Surah Al-Ikhlas

Allah revealed Surah “Sincerity” to the Prophet in Mecca. Al-Ikhlas contains 4 verses. Muhammad told his students that he was once mockingly asked about his attitude towards the Almighty. The answer was Surah Al-Ikhlas, which contains the statement that Allah is Self-sufficient, that He is One and Only in His perfection, that He has always been, and there is no one equal to Him in strength.

Pagans who professed polytheism turned to the Prophet (peace be upon him) with a demand to tell them about His God. The literal translation of the question they used is: “What is your Lord made of?” For paganism, a material understanding of God was common: they created idols from wood and metal, and worshiped animals and plants. The answer of Muhammad (pbuh) shocked the pagans so much that they abandoned the old faith and recognized Allah.

Many hadiths point out the benefits of Al-Ikhlas. In one article it is impossible to name all the advantages of the sura, there are so many of them. Let's list only the most important ones:

One hadith says how Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) addressed people with the following question: “Isn’t each of you able to read a third of the Qur’an overnight?” The townspeople were amazed and asked how this was possible. The Prophet replied: “Read Surah Al-Ikhlas! It is equal to a third of the Koran." This hadith says that Surah “Sincerity” contains so much wisdom that cannot be found in any other text. But not one reflective person is 100% sure that this is exactly what the Prophet, peace be upon him, said word for word, even if this hadith (the word “hadith” is translated from Arabic as “story”) is good in meaning, because if it (peace him) did not say so, then this is a slander and a lie against the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

It is important to know: all these hadiths may not be reliable. Hadiths must be looked at in accordance with the Koran. If a hadith contradicts the Koran, then it should be discarded, even if it somehow managed to be inserted into collections of authentic hadiths.

Another hadith retells to us the words of the Prophet: “If a believer does this fifty times every day, then on the Day of Resurrection a voice from above will be heard over his grave: “Rise, O you who praise Allah, enter Paradise!” In addition, the Messenger said: “If a person reads Surah Al-Ikhlas a hundred times, then Allah Almighty will forgive him the sins of fifty years, provided that he does not commit four types of sins: the sin of bloodshed, the sin of acquisitiveness and hoarding, the sin of depravity and sin drinking alcohol." Reciting a surah is a work that a person does for the sake of Allah. If this work is done with diligence, the Almighty will definitely reward the person praying.

Hadiths repeatedly indicate the reward that is received for reciting Surah “Sincerity”. The reward is proportional to the number of readings of the prayer and the time spent on it. One of the most famous hadiths contains the words of the Messenger, demonstrating the incredible meaning of Al-Ikhlas: “If someone reads Surah Al-Ikhlas once, he will be overshadowed by the grace of the Almighty. Whoever reads it twice will find himself and his entire family under the shadow of grace. If someone reads it three times, he, his family and his neighbors will receive grace from above. To everyone who reads it twelve times, Allah will grant twelve palaces in Paradise. Whoever reads it twenty times, he [on the Day of Judgment] will go with the prophets together like this (while pronouncing these words, the Prophet joined and raised his middle and index fingers up) Whoever reads it a hundred times, the Almighty will forgive all his sins of twenty-five years , except for the sin of bloodshed and the sin of non-repayment of debt. Whoever reads it two hundred times will have the sins of fifty years forgiven. Anyone who reads this surah four hundred times will receive a reward equal to the reward of four hundred martyrs who shed blood and whose horses were wounded in battle. Whoever reads Surah Al-Ikhlas a thousand times will not die without seeing his place in Paradise, or until it is shown to him.”

Another hadith contains some kind of recommendations for people planning to travel or already on the road. Travelers are instructed to recite Al-Ikhlas eleven times while grasping the doorposts of their home with both hands. If you do this, then the person will be protected on the way from the devils, their negative influence and attempts to instill fear and uncertainty in the soul of the traveler. In addition, reciting the surah “Sincerity” is a guarantee of a safe return to places dear to the heart.

It is important to know: no sura by itself can help a person in any way; only Allah can help a person and believers trust in Him! And many hadiths, as we see, contradict the Koran - the direct speech of Allah Himself!

There is another option for reading Surah Al-Ikhlas - in combination with Al-Nas and Al-Falak. Each prayer is said three times. Reading these three suras is protection from evil forces. As we say the prayer, we need to blow on the person we want to protect. The surah is especially useful for children. If the baby cries, screams, kicks his legs, there are signs of the evil eye, be sure to try “Al-Ikhlas”, “Al-Nas” and “Al-Falak”. The effect will be more powerful if you read the surahs before going to bed.

Surah Al Ikhlas: video for memorization

Koran. Sura 112. Al-Ikhlas (Purification of faith, Sincerity).

Surah Yasin

The greatest surah of the Koran is Yasin. This sacred text must be learned by all Muslims. To make memorization easier, you can use audio recordings or videos. The sura is quite large, it contains 83 verses.

Meaningful translation:

Ya. Syn.
I swear by the wise Koran!
Verily, you are one of the messengers
on the straight path.
He was sent down by the Mighty, the Merciful,
so that you warn people whose fathers no one warned, because of which they remained careless ignoramuses.
The Word has come true for most of them, and they will not believe.
Verily, We have placed fetters on their necks up to their chins, and their heads are raised up.
We have placed a barrier in front of them and a barrier behind them and covered them with a veil, so they cannot see.
They don't care whether you warned them or not. They don't believe.
You can only warn the one who followed the Reminder and feared the Merciful without seeing Him with their own eyes. Please him with the news of forgiveness and a generous reward.
Verily, We give life to the dead and record what they did and what they left behind. We have counted every thing in a clear guide (the Preserved Tablet).
As a parable, give them the inhabitants of the village to whom the messengers came.
When We sent two messengers to them, they considered them liars, and then We reinforced them with a third. They said: “Verily, we have been sent to you.”
They said: “You are people just like us. The Merciful has not sent down anything, and you are just lying.”
They said: “Our Lord knows that we have indeed been sent to you.
We are entrusted only with the clear transmission of revelation.”
They said: “Indeed, we have seen a bad omen in you. If you do not stop, we will certainly stone you and you will suffer painful suffering from us.”
They said: “Your bad omen will turn against you. Really, if you are warned, do you consider it a bad omen? Oh no! You are people who have transgressed the boundaries of what is permitted!”
A man came in a hurry from the outskirts of the city and said: “O my people! Follow the messengers.
Follow those who do not ask you for reward and follow the straight path.
And why should I not worship the One who created me and to whom you will be returned?
Am I really going to worship other gods besides Him? After all, if the Merciful One wishes to harm me, then their intercession will not help me in any way, and they will not save me.
Then I will find myself in an obvious error.
Indeed, I have believed in your Lord. Listen to me."
He was told: “Enter Paradise!” He said: "Oh, if only my people knew
for which my Lord has forgiven me (or that my Lord has forgiven me) and that He has made me one of the honoured!”
After him, We did not send down any army from heaven against his people and We did not intend to send it down.
There was just one voice and they died out.
Woe to the slaves! Not a single messenger came to them whom they did not mock.
Do they not see how many generations We have destroyed before them and that they will not return to them?
Verily, they will all be gathered from Us.
A sign for them is the dead earth, which We revived and brought from it the grain on which they eat.
We created on it gardens of palm trees and grapes and made springs flow from them,
so that they eat their fruits and what they created with their own hands (or that they eat fruits that they did not create with their own hands). Won't they be grateful?
Great is He who created in pairs what the earth grows, themselves and what they do not know.
The sign for them is the night, which We separate from the day, and so they plunge into darkness.
The sun floats to its abode. This is the decree of the Mighty, the Knowing.
We have predetermined positions for the moon until it again becomes like an old palm branch.
The sun does not have to catch up with the moon, and the night does not run ahead of the day. Everyone floats in orbit.
It is a sign for them that We carried their offspring in a crowded ark.
We created for them in his image what they sit on.
If We wish, we will drown them, and then no one will save them, and they themselves will not be saved,
unless We show them mercy and allow them to enjoy the benefits until a certain time.
When they are told: “Fear what is before you and what is after you, so that you may receive mercy,” they do not answer.
Whatever sign from the signs of their Lord comes to them, they certainly turn away from it.
When they are told: “Spend from what Allah has provided you with,” the disbelievers say to the believers: “Shall we feed the one whom Allah would have fed if He had willed? Truly, you are only in obvious error."
They say, “When will this promise come true if you are telling the truth?”
They have nothing to expect except for one voice, which will amaze them when they argue.
They will neither be able to leave a will nor return to their families.
The Horn is blown, and now they rush to their Lord from the graves.
They will say: “Oh woe to us! Who raised us from the place where we slept? This is what the Most Gracious promised, and the messengers spoke the truth.”
There will be only one voice, and they will all be collected from Us.
Today, no injustice will be done to a single soul, and you will be rewarded only for what you have done.
Indeed, the inhabitants of Paradise today will be busy with pleasure.
They and their spouses will lie in the shadows on couches, leaning against each other.
There are fruits and everything they need there for them.
The merciful Lord greets them with the word: “Peace!”
Separate yourself today, O sinners!
Did I not command you, O sons of Adam, not to worship Satan, who is your open enemy,
and worship Me? This is the straight path.
He has already misled many of you. Don't you understand?
This is Gehenna, which was promised to you.
Burn in it today because you did not believe.”
Today We will seal their mouths. Their hands will speak to Us, and their feet will testify of what they have acquired.
If We wish, We will deprive them of their sight, and then they will rush to the Path. But how will they see?
If We wish, We will disfigure them in their places, and then they will be able neither to move forward nor to return.
To whom We grant long life, We give the opposite appearance. Don't they understand?
We did not teach him (Muhammad) poetry, and it is not appropriate for him to do so. This is nothing but a Reminder and a clear Quran,
so that he may warn those who are alive, and so that the Word may be fulfilled regarding those who do not believe.
Do they not see that from what Our hands (We Ourselves) have done, We have created cattle for them, and that they own them?
We made him subject to them. They ride some of them and feed on others.
They bring them benefits and drink. Won't they be grateful?
But they worship other gods instead of Allah in the hope that they will be helped.
They cannot help them, although they are a ready army for them (the pagans are ready to fight for their idols, or the idols will be a ready army against the pagans in the Hereafter).
Don't let their words sadden you. We know what they hide and what they reveal.
Doesn't man see that We created him from a drop? And so he openly bickers!
He gave Us a parable and forgot about his creation. He said, “Who will revive the bones that have decayed?”
Say: “He who created them the first time will give them life. He knows about every creation."
He created fire for you from green wood, and now you kindle fire from it.
Is He who created the heavens and the earth incapable of creating others like them? Of course, because He is the Creator, the Knower.
When He desires something, He should say: “Be!” - how it comes true.
Glory to the One in Whose Hand is the power over every thing! To Him you will be returned.

Sura Yasin Allah sent to Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Mecca. In this text, the Almighty informed the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) that he is the messenger of the Lord, and from the moment of revelation his task is to educate, teach and admonish the people vegetating in the abyss of polytheism. The surah also says about those who dare to disobey the instructions of Allah, who refuse to accept the Messenger - these unfortunate people will face severe punishment and universal censure.

Surah Yasin: video with transcription for memorization

The greatest verse in Islam. Every believer needs to memorize it carefully and pronounce it in accordance with the instructions of the Prophet.

Transcription in Russian:

Allahu laya ilyayahe illya huval-hayyul-kayuum, laya ta - huzuhu sinatuv-valya navm, lyahumaafis-samaavaati vamaafil-ard, men hall-lyazii
yashfya'u 'indahu illya bi of them, ya'lamu maa beine aidihim wa maa halfakhum wa laya yuhiituune bi sheyim-min 'ilmihi illya bi maa shaa'a,
Wasi'a kursiyuhu ssamaavati val-ard, wa laya yaudukhu hifzukhumaa wa huval-'aliyul-'azim.

Meaningful translation:

“Allah (God, Lord)… There is no god but Him, the eternally Living, Existing One. Neither sleep nor slumber will befall him. To Him belongs everything in the heavens and on the Earth. Who will intercede before Him, except according to His will!? He knows what has been and what will be. No one is able to comprehend even a particle of His knowledge, except by His will. The heavens and the Earth are embraced by the Kursiya (Great Throne) of Him, and His concern for them [About everything that is in our galactic system] does not bother Him. He is the Most High [in all characteristics above everything and everyone], the Great [His greatness has no limits]!” (see, Holy Quran, Surah al-Baqarah, verse 255 (2:255)).

Ayat Al-Kursi is included in Surah Al-Baqarah (translated from Arabic as cow). According to the account in the surah, the 255th verse. It should be said right away that many prominent theologians believe that Al-Qusri is a separate surah, and not an verse. Be that as it may, the Messenger stated that the verse is key in the Koran; it contains the most important statement that distinguishes Islam from other religions - the dogma of monotheism. In addition, the verse provides evidence of the greatness and limitless essence of the Lord. In this sacred text, Allah is called “Ismi Azam” - this name is considered the most worthy name of God.

Training video for correct pronunciation of verse Al Kursi

It is important to know: you should not read the Koran loudly in a chant, much less compete in it - otherwise, while you listen to such melodies, you will fall into a trance and will not understand the most important thing - the meaning that Allah conveyed to humanity for observing the Koran and reflecting on Its verses.

Surah Al-Baqarah

- the second and most voluminous in the Koran. The sacred text contains 286 verses that reveal the very essence of religion. The sura contains the teachings of Allah, the Lord's instructions to Muslims, and a description of how they should behave in various situations. In general, we can say that Surah Al-Bakara is a text that regulates the entire life of a believer. The document talks about almost everything: about revenge, about the distribution of inheritance between the relatives of the deceased, about the consumption of alcoholic beverages, about playing cards and dice. Much attention is paid to issues of marriage and divorce, the trading side of life, and relationships with debtors.

Al-Baqarah is translated from Arabic as “The Cow.” This name is associated with a parable that is given in the sura. The parable tells about the Israelite cow and Moses, peace be upon him. In addition, the text contains many stories about the life of the Prophet and his followers. Al-Baqarah directly states that the Quran is a guide in the life of a Muslim, which is given to him by the Almighty. In addition, the surah contains a mention of believers who have received favor from Allah, as well as those who have angered the Almighty with disobedience and a tendency to disbelief.

Let us remember the words of the Great Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Do not turn your houses into graves. Shaitan flees from the house where Surah Al Baqarah is being read.” This exceptionally high assessment of Surah “Cow” allows us to consider it the most important in the Koran. The enormous importance of the sura is also emphasized by another hadith: “Read the Koran, because on the Day of Resurrection he will come and intercede for his own. Read the two blossoming suras - suras “al-Baqarah” and “Ali Imran”, because on the Day of Resurrection they will appear like two clouds or two flocks of birds lined up in rows and will intercede for their own. Read Surah al-Baqarah, because in it there is grace and abundance, and without it there is sadness and annoyance, and sorcerers cannot cope with it.”

In Surah Al-Baqarah, the last 2 verses are considered the main ones:

285. The Messenger and the believers believed in what was revealed to him from the Lord. They all believed in Allah, His angels, His Scriptures and His messengers. They say: “We make no distinction between His messengers.” They say: “We listen and obey! We ask for your forgiveness, our Lord, and we are about to come to you.”
286. Allah does not impose on a person beyond his capabilities. He will receive what he has acquired, and what he has acquired will be against him. Our Lord! Don't punish us if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord! Do not place on us the burden that You placed on our predecessors. Our Lord! Don't burden us with what we can't do. Be lenient with us! Forgive us and have mercy! You are our Patron. Help us to prevail over unbelieving people.

In addition, the surah contains the verse “Al-Kursi”, which we cited above. The great meaning and incredible importance of Al-Kursi has been repeatedly emphasized by leading theologians, citing famous hadiths. The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, calls on Muslims to be sure to read these verses, learn them, and teach them to their family members, wives and children. After all, the last two verses of “Al-Baqara” and “Al-Kursi” are a direct appeal to the Almighty.

Video: Koran reciter Mishari Rashid reads Surah Al-Baqarah

Listen to Surah Al Baqarah on video. Reader Mishari Rashid. The video displays the semantic translation of the text.

Surah Al-Fatiha

Surah Al-Fatihah, transcription

Transcription of Al-Fatiha.

Bismil-lyahi rrahmaani rrahiim.

Al-hamdu lil-lyahi rabbil-'aalamiin.
Ar-rahmaani rrahiim.
Myaliki yaumid-diin.
Iyayakya na’budu wa iyayayakya nasta’iin.
Ikhdina ssyraatal-mustaqiyim.
Syraatol-lyaziyna an’amta ‘alayhim, gairil-magduubi ‘alayhim wa lad-doolliin. Amine

Meaningful translation of Surah Al Fatiha in Russian:

1:1 In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful!
1:2 Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds,
1:3 To the Gracious, the Merciful,
1:4 Lord of the Day of Retribution!
1:5 You alone we worship and you alone we pray for help.
1:6 Lead us straight,
1:7 The way of those whom You have prospered, not those on whom wrath has fallen, nor those who are lost.

Interesting facts about Surah Al-Fatihah

Undoubtedly, Surah Al-Fatihah is the greatest Surah of the Quran. This is confirmed by the epithets that are commonly used to designate this unique text: “Opener of the Book,” “Mother of the Koran,” etc. The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him!) repeatedly pointed out the special significance and value of this surah. For example, the Prophet said the following: “Whoever has not read the Opening Book (i.e., Surah al-Fatihah) has not prayed.” In addition, the following words belong to him: “Whoever makes a prayer without reading the Opening Book in it, then it is not complete, not complete, not complete, not finished.” In this hadith, special attention is drawn to the threefold repetition of the word “not complete.” The Prophet designed the phrase in such a way as to enhance the impact on the listener, to emphasize that without reading Al-Fatiha, the prayer may not reach the Almighty.

Every Muslim should know that Surah Al-Fatiha is an indispensable element of prayer. The text fully deserves the honor of being placed before any sura of the Koran. “Al-Fatiha” is the most read surah in the Islamic world; verses from it are recited constantly and in each of the rakats.

One of the hadiths claims that the Almighty will reward the person who reads Surah Al-Fatihah to the same extent as the person who reads 2/3 of the Quran. Another hadith quotes the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him!): “I received 4 things from the special treasures of the Arsh (Throne), from which no one has ever received anything. These are Surah “Fatiha”, “Ayatul Kursi”, the last verses of Surah “Bakara” and Surah “Kausar”. The colossal significance of Surah Al-Fatiha is emphasized by the following hadith: “Four times Iblis had to grieve, cry and tear out his hair: the first when he was cursed, the second when he was driven from heaven to earth, the third when the Prophet (sallallahu ' Alaihi wa sallam) received the fourth prophecy when Surah Fatihah was revealed.”

“Muslim Sharif” contains one very revealing hadith, which quotes the words of the Great Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Today one of the doors of heaven opened, which had never been opened before. And from it came down one angel who had never before descended. And the angel said: “Receive the good news about two nours that have never been given to anyone before you. One is Surah Fatihah, and the second is the end of Surah Baqarah (the last three verses).”

What attracts attention in this hadith first of all? Of course, the fact that the suras “Fatiha” and “Bakara” are called “nurs” in it. Translated from Arabic, this word means “light”. On the Day of Judgment, when Allah will judge people for their earthly path, the read suras will become a light that will attract the attention of the Almighty and allow Him to separate the righteous from the sinners.

Al-Fatihah is ismi A'zam, that is, a text that should be read in any situation. Even in ancient times, doctors noticed that the sura written in rose oil on the bottom of porcelain dishes made the water extremely healing. The patient needs to be given water for 40 days. In a month he will feel relief, God willing. To improve the condition of toothache, headache, and stomach cramps, the surah must be read exactly 7 times.

Educational video with Mishari Rashid: reading Surah Al-Fatiha

Watch the video with Mishari Rashid to memorize Surah Al Fatiha with correct pronunciation.

Peace, Mercy and Blessings of Allah Almighty be upon you

And remind, for reminding benefits the believers. (Quran, 51:55)

The Koran is the holy scripture of the Muslim people. If you learn to read it correctly, you can simultaneously master the Arabic language.

Many people wonder how to learn to read the Quran and where they can learn it.

Before studying, it is recommended to ask yourself the question of why to study the Quran. If you were able to answer, then it is advisable to set a goal: not to stop studying in the middle and to reach the end.
It is recommended to choose a place where you can read and study quietly. Most often, the choice occurs in the evening, since it is before bedtime that you can quickly remember, and no one will distract you from such a task.
It’s worth setting up a corner in the house to study. Also, some advise enrolling in Islamic book study groups. They are attended by people who already know, and it will be easier to get used to it; they will help and give advice on how to learn to read the Koran.
It is advisable to learn to read the letters of the Koran correctly and pronounce them correctly. With correct pronunciation, you can quickly learn the book. You should start reading from the first sura and recite it at least 20 times. This will help you remember faster. At the first difficulties, do not be upset. You shouldn’t stop at the first obstacles; you should study in depth.

A good solution would be to read aloud. You should check what you read in front of your relatives or friends. If a person is embarrassed to speak in front of people, then you can turn on the audio and check what you read. Some people advise recording your words on a tape recorder and then checking everything.
If the surah is too long, then you can start learning a couple of verses at a time. This reading allows you to quickly memorize surahs and verses.
Do not forget about studying before going to bed, and as soon as you wake up, immediately repeat what you have memorized. Most often, it is easier to study for young people under 30 years of age. But, despite your age, you still have to try. To make it easy to learn, it is recommended to choose one method, this will allow you to quickly achieve your goal.

How to Study the Quran

Many people wonder how to learn to read the Quran on their own, whether it is difficult. If you follow some rules, achieving your goal will be quite simple.

To begin with, it is recommended to master the Arabic language, which is called “Alif wa ba”.
Then you should practice writing.
Learn Tajweed grammar.
You should read and practice regularly.

Success will depend on whether a person writes correctly. Only after mastering writing can you move on to reading and grammar.

Many people immediately think that there is nothing complicated about this. But all these points are divided into several more rules. But the main point is that you need to learn how to write correctly. If a person does not learn to write letters without errors, then he will not be able to move on to grammar and reading.

What are the points in studying

There are a few more points to learn the Quran in Arabic:

A person only learns to write and read in Arabic, but will not be able to translate. If you want to study the language more deeply, you can go to the appropriate country and start studying.
The main condition is what type of scripture will be studied, since there are differences in them. Many old mentors recommend studying from the Koran, which is called “Ghazan”.

But many young people say it's better to study modern versions. The font of the texts will be too different, but the meaning will remain the same.

If a person attends any trainings, he can already ask the teachers about how to learn to read the Koran. Everyone will help you cope with the difficulties that arise.

What does the Koran look like in the modern world?

If a person has a question about how to learn the Quran, then he immediately purchases this book. After this, you can begin to study the alphabet and read the Koran in Arabic. For this stage, you can purchase a notebook. All letters are written out separately approximately 80-90 times. not that complicated. The alphabet has only 28 letters, of which only a few vowels are “alif” and “ey”.

It can also make it difficult to understand the language. Since, in addition to letters, there are also sounds: “i”, “un”, “a”, “u”. Also, many letters, depending on what part of the word they are in, are written differently. Many also have problems from the fact that we need to start reading from right to left, which is unusual for us (in Russian and many others they read the other way around).

Therefore, this causes great inconvenience for many people when reading or writing. It is recommended to ensure that the inclination of the handwriting is also from right to left. It’s difficult to get used to, but once you learn it, you can achieve excellent results.

After studying the alphabet, you will no longer have to wonder about how to quickly learn to read the Koran. After all, after mastering the skills of the Arabic language, you can learn to read without effort.

How to read the Quran correctly

When reading the Quran, it is recommended to be in a state of ritual purity. This means that, regardless of gender, it is strictly forbidden to approach the Koran after intimacy. During menstrual or postpartum bleeding, women are not recommended to touch the book. If they know it by heart, then they have the right to recite the texts from memory.

It is also advisable to make taharat after performing ghusul. Even if the latter has not been committed, the reader can simply read it without touching the book.

Does it matter what you wear?

You need to pay attention to the clothes you are wearing. A woman must cover all parts of her body except her hands and face, but a man covers the distance from the navel to the knees. This rule must always be followed!

They read the Koran loudly, but if there is a chance that they will hear, then you can lower the tone a little.

It is not recommended to place the book on the floor. It is advisable to place it on a pillow or a special stand.
It is not recommended to wet your fingers with saliva when turning the pages of a book.
Don't throw away the Koran.
Do not place on your feet or under your head.
It is not recommended to consume food or water while reading the Qur'an.
Don't yawn while reading.

If you have patience and strength, you can easily study and start reading the Quran in Arabic.