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HOW TO READ THE QURAN PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Mona Siddiqui | 128 pages | 03 Jul 2014 | GRANTA BOOKS | 9781783780273 | English | London, United Kingdom The Noble Quran | This will give you a foundation from which to start, and some understanding of the vocabulary and message of the Quran. Some places to gain this knowledge:. The Quran was revealed in the Arabic language , and the original text has remained unchanged in that language since the time of its revelation. If you do not read Arabic, you'll need to obtain a translation, which is, at best, an interpretation of the Arabic meaning. Translations vary in their style and their faithfulness to the Arabic original. As an accompaniment to the Quran, it is helpful to have an exegesis , or commentary, to refer to as you read along. While many English translations contain footnotes, certain passages may need extra explanation or need to be placed in a complete context. A variety of good commentaries are available at bookstores or on-line retailers. The Quran challenges the reader to think about its message, ponder its meaning, and accept it with understanding rather than blind faith. The Quran is the central text in the religion of Islam. The holy book of the Quran includes Surah. The revelation place of these Surah is different, for example, some revealed in Makkah, and some revealed in Madina. The word Quran is in the holy book of the Quran 70 times. The holy book of the Quran itself describes its importance. There is countless Ayah, which narrates the significance of the Quran as the Holy book. The Quran brings a lot of blessings and rewards. We should try our best to gain these rewards. Allah has confirmed the fact about the Quran himself that it was descended by him on the beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW. This verse works as proof of the fact. Allah has confirmed the position of the Quran as the reliable text, which is from not by anyone but Allah. The success will be ours only in the case when we follow the information given by the Quran. Other, we will find no success but failure. Is there anyone who can describe the importance of better than the holy Prophet SAW? Similarly, it lowers some others. The Quran is the book, which gives us guidance. This guidance can take us to rewards and blessings. Commonly, it derives the meaning of doing better. It is the book of Almighty Allah. It is the right of the Quran to recite it as per its soul. Tajweed is the sort of knowledge, which the students and scholars learn to improve recitation and particularly the pronunciation of the Quran. As Arabic is not our language, the holy book of the Quran is in the Arabic language. It is of utmost importance to learn Tajweed to recite the Quran well because it is not possible for us to learn the completely Arabic language. But, miss-pronunciation is the common problem of our recitation. Al- Anfal The Spoils of War. At-Tawbah The Repentance. Yunus Jonah. Hud Hud. Yusuf Joseph. Ar-Ra'd The Thunder. Ibrahim Abraham. An-Nahl The Bee. Al-Kahf The Cave. Maryam Mary. Taha Ta-Ha. Al-Hajj The Pilgrimage. An-Nur The Light. Al-Furqan The Criterion. Ash-Shu'ara The Poets. An-Naml The Ant. Al-Qasas The Stories. Al-'Ankabut The Spider. Ar-Rum The Romans. Luqman Luqman. As-Sajdah The Prostration. Al-Ahzab The Combined Forces. Saba Sheba. Fatir Originator. Ya-Sin Ya Sin. As-Saffat Those who set the Ranks. Sad The Letter "Saad". Az-Zumar The Troops. Ghafir The Forgiver. Fussilat Explained in Detail. Ash-Shuraa The Consultation. Az-Zukhruf The Ornaments of Gold. Ad-Dukhan The Smoke. Al-Jathiyah The Crouching. Muhammad Muhammad. Al-Fath The Victory. Are There Rules On Handling the Quran? The Quran was revealed in the Arabic language , and the original text has remained unchanged in that language since the time of its revelation. If you do not read Arabic, you'll need to obtain a translation, which is, at best, an interpretation of the Arabic meaning. Translations vary in their style and their faithfulness to the Arabic original. As an accompaniment to the Quran, it is helpful to have an exegesis , or commentary, to refer to as you read along. While many English translations contain footnotes, certain passages may need extra explanation or need to be placed in a complete context. A variety of good commentaries are available at bookstores or on-line retailers. The Quran challenges the reader to think about its message, ponder its meaning, and accept it with understanding rather than blind faith. As you read, feel free to ask for clarification from knowledgeable Muslims. A local mosque will have an imam or other authority who will be happy to answer serious questions from anyone with a sincere interest. In Islam, the learning process is never complete. As you grow in understanding of the Muslim faith , you may come across more questions, or more topics you want to study. The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him told his followers to "seek knowledge, even unto China—in other words, to pursue your study to the farthest reaches of the earth. Share Flipboard Email. Islam Expert. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Get a copy of the Qur'an in your language for ease of reading. Access an online version if you want to search for specific topics. Try QforQuaran or a similar Qur'an reading app to make it a daily habit. Use a companion book to guide you through the text. Join a Qur'an study group at a local mosque. Try calling a local mosque to find out if they have any study groups you could join. Method 2 of Read any headings in each section before you get started. Identify what the themes or topics are for the section you are about to read. Break the text into small, manageable chunks. The longer you read, the less you may comprehend, so try not to read for more than 30 minutes at a time. Identify how much you can read in this time frame and keep all of your readings to about this length. See what works best for you and limit your reading sessions accordingly. Take notes as you read to identify concepts you want to return to. Write down the page number and verse as well. This will make it easier for you to come back to sections that you want to explore in more depth. Taking notes will help you to retain more of what you read. Connect the concepts you encounter with other ideas and texts. Focus on making connections throughout the text to help make the information more approachable and memorable. Ask questions about what you read if something is unclear. If you encounter anything that you cannot figure out, find someone who might be able to help you understand it. Visit a local mosque and talk with an imam. Search the internet for information related to your question. Go to an online forum or website and ask your question. Method 3 of Treat the Qu'ran as a holy book and approach readings with respect. In Muslim culture, there are specific rules of etiquette when it comes to reading the Qu'ran, often referred to as tajweed rules. These rules mostly revolve around cleanliness, respect, and preferences about recitation. You don't have to follow these rules to read the Qu'ran, but you may want to consider them as part of your study to better understand the Islamic faith. If you attend religious services at a mosque or intend to explore the Muslim faith on a deeper level, it is helpful to be aware of and practice tajweed rules. Wash your hands, brush your teeth, and dress in nice clothing. Imagine you are getting ready for a job interview or to meet a very important person. Get yourself ready to start your day. Try sitting in a hard-backed chair or at a desk so you will be less inclined to lean back. Also, make sure that you are facing in the direction of prayer before you read. Pause occasionally to consider what you have just read. Reflect on the meaning of the story or passage before you move on. If you do not have time to read at a leisurely pace, choose another time to read. Treat it with respect. Must all women submit to men? Is Islam abusive? Does it involve any attacks on women? Is there any vaginal cutting? Islam has given responsibility to both men and women to respect each other. Not Helpful 3 Helpful You could say "A'udu billah hi mi-nash shaytaan nir rajeem" which, in English, means "I seek protection from Satan the accursed. Not Helpful 12 Helpful Learning the Qur'an requires dedication and determination. Quran is usually memorized by reading loudly but not very loudly. Just pick the first few names and recite them loudly, to the extent where you can hear yourself speak. After reciting the names a few times, try to recite them on your own without looking. If you can do it, recite the names a few more times without looking. If you can't then consult the book and repeat. If you learn the first few names then move on to the next few. Learn the names slowly and in batches so that it is easy to learn. Not Helpful 10 Helpful We need to purify ourselves before reading the Quran because it is a holy book and everything written in it is the word of Allah and Allah is the purest and free of everything.