The Koran is the Holy creation of the Muslim religion, the main monument of society, the basis of which is ideological and religious thoughts. Having learned to read the Koran correctly, you will simultaneously master the Arabic language.

There are several rules for reading it:

1. Master the Arabic alphabet "Alif wa ba";
2. Practice writing;
3. Learn Tajweed - grammar;
4. Try reading and practice regularly.

The key to success will be the ability to write correctly. Once you have mastered writing, you can safely move on to practicing reading and grammar.

You will need:

Overcome the alphabet

The Arabic alphabet is the first thing you will learn. It consists of 28 letters, 2 of which are vowels: “alif” and “ey”. The spelling of many letters depends on their placement: the beginning, middle or end of the word.

The main difference from the Russian language is that words in Arabic are read from right to left. When writing, you need to adhere to the same principle.

It is necessary to learn and remember how to read letters and pronounce them correctly. It will be easiest to use a translator, since you can visually study the letter and hear its pronunciation. Video lessons can also help you master the language on your own. At the same time, you can find a large number of them on the Internet and choose at your discretion.

The self-instruction manual can be purchased at a bookstore and in this case it will be an appendix to the book, which will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the language. If you like books, choose the right one.

It is advisable to purchase with additional audio files that will help you hear the correct pronunciation.

When learning a language, use the same type of Quran, this will help develop visual and auditory memory.

Stress and pauses in words

When learning Arabic, don't forget to look at where the accents are.

A slight difficulty is that the language has not one stress, but several: primary and secondary.

The primary stress helps to increase the intonation of the voice, the secondary stress takes on the power function. Pay attention to the reading rhythm, which is built on a series of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Use the rules for combining words, study the rules of pauses in detail. Since an incorrectly read text can lead to a loss of meaning or its change. After studying the types of pauses, read the text in the presence of a person who knows the Quran. He will explain what mistakes you are making and how to avoid them.

Text volume

Set yourself specific tasks for each day that you will complete. Decide how much information you can process daily. Then carefully re-read the given volume several times, try to remember and try to repeat it yourself during the day.

Until you memorize a passage of text, do not start studying the next one.

Start with the first surah Al-Fatihah. Read each verse of the sura 20 times. For example, Surah Al-Fatihah consists of seven verses, each must be repeated 20 times, after which all verses must also be read 20 times.

In order to begin studying the next sura, you need to repeat the previous one the same number of times.

Writing and Grammar

Main task– write as much and often as possible. The letter must be brought to automaticity. The difficulty may be that you also need to write from right to left, you need to get used to this. Distribute the tasks over the course of a month and you will master correct writing.

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 Quran, observe the ethics of touching the Quran cleaned, you should not place the Quran on the ground. If possible, the reader of the Quran should be in the very at its best, in good clean clothes covering 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 Quran

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 in 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 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.

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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 Quran is one of 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?

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. 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 is memorized.

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

After finishing 10th grade at summer holidays I went to Dagestan. Usually you are constantly surrounded by relatives there. But one day I was left in Makhachkala, left to my own devices. And he went for a walk around the city. This was probably my first independent walk through a foreign city. I walked along Gamidov Avenue towards the mountains. And suddenly, I saw a sign “Islamic shop”. No matter how strange it may seem, my first acquisition in Dagestan was an Arabic script.

Arriving at my uncle's house, I opened it. There were all types of writing letters and their pronunciation was explained in relation to the Dagestan alphabet “The letter ع approximately corresponds to the Arabic gI”, “The letter ح is similar to the Avar xI”. Together with ظ, these were the most difficult letters for me, because... it was hard to imagine how to pronounce them, and the others were mostly in my language. So I began to learn to read Arabic on my own. An ordinary Russian teenager, far from religion. Then I went to my grandfather’s mountain village. It was a time filled with the events of adolescence, when you try a lot for the first time. Along with all this, I tried to learn Arabic. What moved me when I bought this recipe is still mystical for me.

I recently found my first attempts to write in Arabic, which I began just that summer in the village with my grandfather. (If you click on the screenshots, they should enlarge. The spectacle is not for the faint of heart, I warn you).

Then, already in my 4th year at university, I started doing namaz, started going to the mosque, and met Muslims. One Friday in the mosque I said hello to one of my friends:

Assalamu alaikum! How are you? What are you doing?
- Wa alaikumu piss! Alhamdulillah. Here, I’m studying Arabic.
- How do you study? Are there any courses?
- No, on your own, using the textbook “Learn to read the Koran in Arabic.”

Then this brother went to Kazan to study and there he got new textbooks, and he sold Lebedev’s books “Learn to Read the Koran in Arabic” to me for 500 rubles when he returned from Kazan on his first vacation.

I worked as a night security guard in a store and took this book with me on duty. I started reading it in my free moments between the fights of the local drunks and until I fell asleep. As soon as I started getting acquainted with the book, I thought: “Subhanallah, this Arabic language is so easy to learn.”

My delight knew no bounds. I finished the first book in a month. I didn’t even memorize the words there - I just carefully studied the new rules and read the exercises for them.

Then I got my hands on another textbook (I already wrote about it in the post “A pencil that writes in the brain”). I began to simply study a lesson a day (they are very small). I simply learned new words in the morning - and then repeated them all day (on the bus, while walking, etc.) After a couple of months, I already knew almost 60 lessons by heart - all the words and figures of speech that were found in them.

After 2 months of classes, I was visiting an Arab and was surprised to discover that I could communicate in Arabic without speaking a word in Russian!!! It started out as a joke. I said hello in Arabic and my friend answered. Then I asked something else and he answered in Arabic again. And when the dialogue began, it was as if there was no turning back. It was as if we didn’t know Russian. My knees were shaking with happiness.

Previously, I needed to learn the Koran “photographically” - stupidly remember the order of all the letters in words. For example, it took me several days to memorize Surah An-Nas. And after I have learned the basics of grammar, I can read Krachkovsky’s translation and the Arabic text of the verse once (matching the translation to each Arabic word), repeat it a couple of times - and the verse is remembered. If you go through a small surah like this (like An-Naba “The Message”). After half an hour of studying, I can look at Krachkovsky’s translation and read the sura in Arabic (essentially from memory). The most difficult thing is usually to remember the order of the verses.

My tragedy is that having learned to read (it took about two months on my own and unsystematically), I simply did not imagine that it was possible, after spending the same amount of time, to learn the basics of grammar and, if I made an effort and developed an active vocabulary- you can speak Arabic very soon.

The biggest problem for many people is that they think of language as an impregnable fortress that will take many years to storm and siege. And only after that you will master it. In fact, learning a language is better thought of as a small cottage that you build piece by piece. Having studied basic grammar (changing verbs by persons and tenses, changing cases, etc. - this is a brochure of 40 pages in length) - consider that you have laid the foundation. Next, an opportunity arose - we built a room where we could live and moved there. Then - the kitchen. Then they built a living room, a children's room, and all the other rooms. I saw how houses were built in this way in Dagestan. Instead of renting an apartment, they buy an inexpensive plot of land, pour the foundation and build at least one room where they move. And then, as far as possible, they continue to build the house on the already poured foundation.

If suddenly someone wants to follow my path, which I consider optimal for those who do it mainly on their own, for example, in their free time from their main studies or work, I have prepared a selection of materials (now they have become more accessible and better).

→ (self-instruction book on reading and writing with voiceover of each word and many tips)

2. Basics of grammar. To study grammar, it is better to arm yourself with many books and choose the one that suits you best. The same rule can be given in different words in different books - so that incomprehensible moments can be considered with different sides. Start with one book and download others as needed.

→ Lebedev. Learn to read the Koran in Arabic - an unobtrusive explanation of the basics of grammar using the example of verses from the Koran (I personally went through the first volume. I hated studying foreign languages ​​all my life, but I read this book as fiction, and I realized that Arabic is my language).

→ - a condensed 40 pages covers all the basics ( short summary any textbook).

→ . A new thorough textbook, containing the basics of grammar with numerous examples, as well as the basics of morphology. Very accessible language and sparing volume.

→ (I haven’t tried it myself, but I’ve heard reviews from friends).

→ (Classics of the genre. Usually it is used as a reference book where you can find any question on grammar).

I think these books should be enough to spare. If you are not satisfied, google Kuzmina, Ibragimov, Frolova and others.

3. Develop an active vocabulary.

→ . - read the preface to this book carefully and you will understand everything. I actually lived with this book for several months until I learned 100 lessons (I wrote about this in the article “A pencil that writes into the brain”). If you repeat “my feat”, you will feel close to the Arab world - no joke.

4. Language practice.

→ Get to know the Arabs, try to communicate with them. For example, you can look for students in the mosque who have just arrived in Russia and speak Russian poorly. If you are hospitable and not intrusive, you can develop very warm and friendly relations. You can learn the language directly from a native speaker.

→ Learn to type in Arabic (). This way you can Google materials that interest you, your favorite nasheeds on YouTube, etc. You will be able to plunge into the Arabic Internet, participate in their forums, discussions, make friends on FaceBook, etc.

You can bookmark the second part of the article, here is the link

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 read the letters correctly 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 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 the translation in native language using transcription. She meets on 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 allowed not only to strengthen faith, but now it became 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 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.