Reading the Quran in its entirety is slow for beginners. Studying short suras from the Koran: transcription in Russian and video

The Koran is the holy book of Muslims. From Arabic it is translated as “reading aloud”, “edification”. Reading the Koran is subject to certain rules - tajweed.

World of the Quran

The task of Tajweed is correct reading letters of the Arabic alphabet are the basis for the correct interpretation of divine revelation. The word “tajweed” is translated as “bringing to perfection”, “improvement”.

Tajweed was originally created for people who wanted to learn how to read the Quran correctly. To do this, you need to clearly know the places of articulation of letters, their characteristics and other rules. Thanks to Tajweed (orthoepic reading rules), it is possible to achieve correct pronunciation and eliminate distortion of the semantic meaning.

Muslims treat reading the Koran with trepidation; it is like a meeting with Allah for believers. It is important to prepare properly for reading. It's better to be alone and study early in the morning or before bed.

History of the Quran

The Quran was revealed in parts. The first revelation to Muhammad was given at the age of 40. For 23 years, verses continued to be revealed to the Prophet ﷺ. The collected Revelations appeared in 651, when the canonical text was compiled. The suras are not located in chronological order, but remained unchanged.

The language of the Quran is Arabic: it contains many verb forms, it is based on a harmonious system of word formation. Muslims believe that verses have miraculous powers only if they are read in Arabic.

If a Muslim does not know Arabic, he can read a translation of the Koran or tafsir: this is the name given to the interpretation of the holy book. This will allow you to better understand the meaning of the Book. The interpretation of the Holy Quran can also be read in Russian, but it is still recommended to do this only for familiarization purposes. For deeper knowledge, it is important to know Arabic.

Surahs from the Koran

The Koran contains 114 suras. Each one (except the ninth) begins with the words: “In the Name of Allah, the Gracious and the Merciful.” In Arabic, basmala sounds like this: The verses from which the suras are composed, otherwise called revelations: (from 3 to 286). Reading surahs brings many benefits to believers.

Surah Al-Fatihah, consisting of seven verses, opens the Book. It praises Allah and also asks for His mercy and help. Al-Bakyara is the longest sura: it has 286 verses. It contains the parable of Musa and Ibrohim. Here we can find information about the unity of Allah and the Day of Judgment.

The Koran ends with a short surah Al Nas, consisting of 6 verses. This chapter talks about various tempters, the main struggle against which is the pronunciation of the Name of the Most High.

Sura 112 is small in size, but according to the Prophet ﷺ himself, it occupies the third part of the Koran based on its significance. This is explained by the fact that it contains a lot of meaning: it speaks of the greatness of the Creator.

Transcription of the Koran

Non-native Arabic speakers can find the translation in native language using transcription. It is found in different languages. This is a good opportunity to study the Quran in Arabic, but this method distorts some letters and words. It is recommended to listen to the verse in Arabic first: you will learn to pronounce it more accurately. However, this is often considered unacceptable, since the meaning of the verses can change greatly when transcribed into any language. To read the book in the original, you can use a free online service and get a translation in Arabic.

Great book

The miracles of the Koran, about which much has already been said, are truly amazing. Modern knowledge has made it possible not only to strengthen faith, but now it has become obvious: it was sent down by Allah himself. The words and letters of the Koran are based on a certain mathematical code that goes beyond human capabilities. It encrypts future events and natural phenomena.

Much in this sacred book is explained with such precision that you involuntarily come to the idea of ​​its divine appearance. Then people did not yet have the knowledge that they have now. For example, the French scientist Jacques Yves Cousteau made the following discovery: the waters of the Mediterranean and Red Seas do not mix. This fact was also described in the Koran, what was the surprise of Jean Yves Cousteau when he learned about it.

For Muslims, names are chosen from the Koran. The names of 25 prophets of Allah and the name of the companion of Muhammad ﷺ - Zeid were mentioned here. The only thing female name– Maryam, there’s even a sura named after her.

Muslims use suras and verses from the Koran as prayers. It is the only shrine of Islam and all the rituals of Islam are built on the basis of this great book. The Prophet ﷺ said that reading surahs will help in various life situations. Reciting Surah ad-Duha can get rid of the fear of the Day of Judgment, and Surah al-Fatiha will help in difficulties.

The Koran is filled with divine meaning, it supreme revelation Allah. In the Holy Book you can find answers to many questions, you just have to think about the words and letters. Every Muslim must read the Koran; without knowledge of it, it is impossible to perform namaz - an obligatory form of worship for a believer.

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: One day the Messenger of Allah ﷺ asked his companions: “Who wants to go to Buthoy or Alik ( settlements, located near the Medina. – Approx. author) and, without quarreling with anyone, without sinning, return with two large 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? 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 aloud 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.

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.
Memorize by listening, that is, choose one reader and, listening to his recording many times, try to memorize it. Mainly to this method the visually impaired come running.

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 educational institutions in hafiz training, 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:

1. Sincere intention

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

1. 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.

1. Choosing a suitable location

There are three cases when memorizing the Holy Quran:

1. Read and understand the Arabic text of the Koran.
2. Be able to read Arabic text without understanding the meaning.
3. 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:

1. Bismillayah.
2. Alhamdulillahi.
3. Arrahmaan.
4. Myaliki.
5. Yiyaakya.
6. Ikhdina.
7. 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

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

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In this article, you will learn about the fastest and most effective ways to improve your technique of reading the Quran in Arabic. By following our advice, over time you will forget that you stumbled and stuttered. in simple words, and you will be able to read any page of the Koran as easily as you read Surah al-Fatihah.

But first, let me tell you how I realized that I needed to seriously work on my reading technique. This happened at an event in which one fairly famous scientist took part...

When I realized my technique was weak

When I was a student, I often participated in preparing various events and activities for Muslim students. I have always been considered an activist because I did a lot for the Islamic societies of our university. So, I was busy organizing a meeting with the famous scientist, running among everyone with an important air, until I noticed that the hafiz whom we had invited to read the Koran at the beginning of the evening did not appear.
Immediately I began to mentally go through everyone who could replace him. But, looking around, I realized that none of these people were there. I began to feverishly look for at least someone, even if not from our society. I even stopped people at random, but everyone refused: “No, my reading is bad - why can’t you do it yourself?”

They asked why I couldn’t read myself! I was completely knocked down and realized that I had no way out. At first I decided to read what I knew by heart, but it turned out that I only remembered a few short suras at the end of the Koran, and reading them was somehow “dishonest”.

Fortunately, I was practicing Surah Yasin and recently listened to it several times, so I decided to focus on it...

You can believe me, never in my life have I felt such relief after reading the Koran as I did that time. Usually I feel calm on stage, but then I just started sweating with excitement. I stuttered and stumbled on almost every word. Imagine, I almost tripped over the words “ya sin.” When it was all over, the scientist nodded at me and said, “You know, you should read the Koran more.” Can you imagine how embarrassing?!

I understood everything myself: I needed to take up recitation properly. It was a long journey of trial and error, but I got through it, and here's how:

5 Ways to Improve Your Quran Recitation Technique

1. An old Thai saying

The Thais, known to us for inventing the Muay Thai style of kickboxing, said: “If you want to be a good fighter... fight!” This is also true if your goal is to learn to recite the Koran correctly and fluently.

Do what the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was told to do in the first place: read. Read as much as you can, as often as you can. This moment cannot be replaced by anything. The more you read, the better you get. Before you know it, you'll be reading an unfamiliar page as quickly as you were reading a few lines before.

2. Link an old and a new habit.

Without a doubt this is the only one truly effective method create a new habit. You should link the habit of reciting the Quran in Arabic to something you do daily and never miss. For example, brushing your teeth or getting dressed in the morning. A great way is to time the reading to coincide with one (or several) prayers that you perform every day. This way you will be in a state of voodoo, and one of the main psychological barriers will be overcome. And when you decide which prayer to choose, promise yourself to read a short passage from the Koran every day after it, and so on for thirty days.

3. Repetition is the mother of learning

And now I will teach you a technique that will allow you to double or triple the quality and speed of your reading. Let's say you decide to read two pages of the Quran after Isha prayer and 2 pages in the morning before leaving for work.Instead of reading two pages in the morning and two more in the evening, try reading the same page twice in the morning, and the same page twice more in the evening. “But that means I only read one page?” you say. Yes, but you did it four times, and what’s even more important is that the fourth time you read three to four times faster than the first. What if you read one page five times a day? The next day, move on to the next page, and so on. At the end of the week, you may want to go back over all seven pages you completed during the week. You may even want to do this with a Tajuid teacher who will correct your mistakes. You will find that you still read the very first page 2-3 times faster and more confidently than on your first try. And in 600 days you will read the Quran 6 times! And let them envy you! If you decide to read one page five times a day and once at the end of the week, then it turns out that by the number of pages in a hundred days, that is, in three months, you will read the entire Quran! This means that you will do this four times in a year.

4. Remember your keywords

The key to understanding the Quran is to know the basic words of the Quran by heart. If you learn 300 of these words, it will account for about 70% of all the words of the Qur'an. But you need to memorize the “right” words. They will help you when reading, linking the text together, therefore, having learned these common words by heart, you will recognize them when you meet, and then something amazing will happen...

Just like in your native language, you will unconsciously mark the first and last letters of a familiar word, and immediately recognize the entire word, that is, you will not have to read it letter by letter. I want to say that when you begin to immediately recognize the most common words, your reading technique will improve many, many times. However, this advice does not replace the previous three. Don't wait until you learn everything the right words to start reading. This is a common mistake and a waste of time. You can know all three hundred words, but if you have never read the Qur'an out loud, you will still be very slow. If for a month you can memorize 5-10 words every day and still read, in a month or two you will know 70% of all the words of the Quran. You will see for yourself that this will make you want to teach and read again and again, and will give you confidence in your abilities.

5. Use digital devices

Digital technology can also help you move forward quickly. Record the reading of a famous hafiz whose voice you like. Listen to him read one page at a time and read along with him, running your finger along the lines. If you are too behind, just follow the text. Then return to the top of the page and start all over again, and so on several times. Since the hafiz reads much faster than you, you will go through one page several times in one sitting. First, you will learn to follow the text with your eyes, and then pronounce it out loud. So, in short, here are five rules to improve your Quran recitation technique:

1. Practice reading constantly, like a boxer practicing his punches over and over again.

2. Read one page of the Quran immediately after prayer.

5. Learn five words from the Koran a day, and so on for two months.

6. Read along with the recording of the hafiz reading.

"Productive Muslim"

The Koran is the holy book of Muslims. From Arabic it is translated as “reading aloud”, “edification”. Reading the Koran is subject to certain rules - tajweed.

World of the Quran

The task of Tajweed is to correctly read the letters of the Arabic alphabet - this is the basis for the correct interpretation of divine revelation. The word “tajweed” is translated as “bringing to perfection”, “improvement”.

Tajweed was originally created for people who wanted to learn how to read the Quran correctly. To do this, you need to clearly know the places of articulation of letters, their characteristics and other rules. Thanks to Tajweed (orthoepic reading rules), it is possible to achieve correct pronunciation and eliminate distortion of the semantic meaning.

Muslims treat reading the Koran with trepidation; it is like a meeting with Allah for believers. It is important to prepare properly for reading. It's better to be alone and study early in the morning or before bed.

History of the Quran

The Quran was revealed in parts. The first revelation to Muhammad was given at the age of 40. For 23 years, verses continued to be revealed to the Prophet ﷺ. The collected Revelations appeared in 651, when the canonical text was compiled. The suras are not arranged in chronological order, but have been preserved unchanged.

The language of the Koran is Arabic: it has many verb forms, it is based on a harmonious system of word formation. Muslims believe that verses have miraculous powers only if they are read in Arabic.

If a Muslim does not know Arabic, he can read a translation of the Koran or tafsir: this is the name given to the interpretation of the holy book. This will allow you to better understand the meaning of the Book. The interpretation of the Holy Quran can also be read in Russian, but it is still recommended to do this only for familiarization purposes. For deeper knowledge, it is important to know Arabic.

Surahs from the Koran

The Koran contains 114 suras. Each one (except the ninth) begins with the words: “In the Name of Allah, the Gracious and the Merciful.” In Arabic, basmala sounds like this: The verses from which the suras are composed, otherwise called revelations: (from 3 to 286). Reading surahs brings many benefits to believers.

Surah Al-Fatihah, consisting of seven verses, opens the Book. It praises Allah and also asks for His mercy and help. Al-Bakyara is the longest sura: it has 286 verses. It contains the parable of Musa and Ibrohim. Here we can find information about the unity of Allah and the Day of Judgment.

The Koran ends with a short surah Al Nas, consisting of 6 verses. This chapter talks about various tempters, the main struggle against which is the pronunciation of the Name of the Most High.

Sura 112 is small in size, but according to the Prophet ﷺ himself, it occupies the third part of the Koran based on its significance. This is explained by the fact that it contains a lot of meaning: it speaks of the greatness of the Creator.

Transcription of the Koran

Non-native Arabic speakers can find translations in their native language using transcription. It is found in different languages. This is a good opportunity to study the Quran in Arabic, but this method distorts some letters and words. It is recommended to listen to the verse in Arabic first: you will learn to pronounce it more accurately. However, this is often considered unacceptable, since the meaning of the verses can change greatly when transcribed into any language. To read the book in the original, you can use a free online service and get a translation in Arabic.

Great book

The miracles of the Koran, about which much has already been said, are truly amazing. Modern knowledge has made it possible not only to strengthen faith, but now it has become obvious: it was sent down by Allah himself. The words and letters of the Koran are based on a certain mathematical code that goes beyond human capabilities. It encrypts future events and natural phenomena.

Much in this sacred book is explained with such precision that you involuntarily come to the idea of ​​its divine appearance. Then people did not yet have the knowledge that they have now. For example, the French scientist Jacques Yves Cousteau made the following discovery: the waters of the Mediterranean and Red Seas do not mix. This fact was also described in the Koran, what was the surprise of Jean Yves Cousteau when he learned about it.

For Muslims, names are chosen from the Koran. The names of 25 prophets of Allah and the name of the companion of Muhammad ﷺ - Zeid were mentioned here. The only female name is Maryam; there is even a sura named after her.

Muslims use suras and verses from the Koran as prayers. It is the only shrine of Islam and all the rituals of Islam are built on the basis of this great book. The Prophet ﷺ said that reading surahs will help in various life situations. Reciting Surah ad-Duha can get rid of the fear of the Day of Judgment, and Surah al-Fatiha will help in difficulties.

The Quran is filled with divine meaning, it contains the highest revelation of Allah. In the Holy Book you can find answers to many questions, you just have to think about the words and letters. Every Muslim must read the Koran; without knowledge of it, it is impossible to perform namaz - an obligatory form of worship for a believer.

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