Are you one of those people who rarely touches the Quran? Or do you read daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Quran.
1. Before you touch it, check your heart
The key to really benefiting from the Quran is to check your heart first, before you even touch Allah's book. Ask yourself, honestly, why you are reading it. Is it to just get some information and to let it drift away from you later? Remember that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was described by his wife as a "walking Quran": in other words, he didn't just read and recite the Quran, he lived it.
2. Do your Wudu (ablution)
Doing your Wudu is good physical and mental preparation to remind you you're not reading just another book. You are about to interact with God, so being clean should be a priority when communicating with Him.
3. Read only 5 minutes everyday
Too often, we think we should read Quran for at least one whole hour. If you aren't in the habit of reading regularly, this is too much. Start off with just five minutes daily. If you took care of step one, Insha Allah (God willing), you will notice that those five minutes will become ten, then half an hour, then an hour, and maybe even more!
4. Make sure you understand what you've read
Five minutes of reading the Quran in Arabic is good, but you need to understand what you're reading. Make sure you have a good translation of the Quran in the language you understand best. Always try to read the translation of what you've read that day .
5. Remember, the Quran is more interactive than a CD
In an age of "interactive" CD-Roms and computer programs, a number of people think books are passive and boring. But the Quran is not like that. Remember that when you read Quran, you are interacting with Allah. He is talking to you, so pay attention.
6. Don't just read, listen too
There are now many audio cassettes and CDs of the Quran, a number of them with translations as well. This is great to put on your walkman or your car's CD or stereo as you drive to and from work. Use this in addition to your daily Quran reading, not as a replacement for it.
7. Make Dua (supplication)
Ask Allah to guide you when you read the Quran. Your aim is to sincerely, for the love of Allah, interact with Him by reading, understanding and applying His blessed words. Making Dua to Allah for help and guidance will be your best tool for doing this.
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i love the fist tip more because i really think it all bears down to the state of ones heart to effectively study and appreciete the holy Quran.thank you and may Allah reward u for your efforts.
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Excellent job! I am more than sure this webside will be beneficial to many of us. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitute to all who worked to make this website a successful one.
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Assalaam Aleykum! Thanks for these simple, but effective tips. May Allah bless us all this holy month.
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These tips are simple and easy to follow, it reminds me that the Quran is a road that leads to Allah and the connection to communicate with Allah the Almighty. Thanks a lot for the Tips.
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AOA, MAY GOD BLESS U ALL There are no words to explain just brilliant effort.
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SALAMS. WONDERFUL WORK! sometimes you need to be reminded and this is a fabulous, easy to memorise way of building a relationship with the Quran.
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May Almighty Allah continue to improve you people's knowlege. I will to send message to brothers and sister in islam to improve their knowledge about islam from this site. Maa Salam
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Assalam alaikom,Jazakom ALLAH khairan for the great efforts you are doing to help muslims keep up their faith & relation with the quran alkareem.& I think that one of the things that really helps one grasp,learn & meditate about the quran is listening to it.wa salam
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I try to read the Holy Quran daily with translation and interpretation . But often forget what I have read . Your tips to connet with the Holy quran will improve my interaction with Quran Inshallah.We should read Quran to establish its ideals in our life and society.
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