Practices of Learning and Memorizing the Holy Quran

Be cautious when you handle this holy book Quran. Remember, it is not an ordinary book. We need to do the following for giving the glorious Quran its due respect.

Before you start reciting from the Quran, seek refuge with Allah (SWT) from the Satan, by saying – ‘Aoodhu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim.’ Take Allah (SWT)’s name, before you start to read, by saying – ‘Bismillah.’

Maintain humility, tranquility, and honor while reading the Quran. Read the Quran in a gentle voice. Read the verses with short pauses in between.

Try your best to be in the state of Wudu, when reading from the Quran, and sit in a clean area. Start learning with a clear intention of seeking only Allah (SWT)’s pleasure, not any other worldly gain.

Turn the pages smoothly and slowly to the required page. It is best if you use a bookmark at the place you finished last so that there is no random flipping of pages.

Be careful about the Makharij (pronunciation of the letters). Give every message its due right. Read the Quran by heart, quietly, and honestly.

Quran Memorize and make efforts to act upon them. Be grateful when the verses of Shukr (being grateful) are mentioned and seek refuge with Allah (SWT) when asked. Listen calmly and attentively, when the Quran is being read.

Do not put the Quran on the ground or near a person’s feet. Do not leave the Quran open, when not being practiced, or turn it face down on the table. Do not walk over the Quran, if it is lying on the ground or at a low level, such as a prayer mat.

Do not use the Quran as support to sign on. Do not put things on the top of the Quran. Do not write unnecessary stuff on the pages of your Quran. Do not touch the Quran with unwashed hands. Read the Quran when you washed and cleaned your hands.

Make sure you keep the Quran out of the reach of children that may cut its pages. Do not eat while studying from the Quran. Sit in a decent, respectable position when reading it.

Try not to talk in between, while reading from the Quran. Keep the Quran in a clean area. Learn as much as you can regarding the Quran by addressing an authentic translation in the language of your choice.

Put the Quran within your range and insight. Let no day pass without studying or memorizing from the Quran.