How Long Does It Take to Read the Whole Quran?
Reading the whole Quran aloud typically takes around 15 to 30 hours, depending on your pace. The standard Madani mushaf has 604 pages, so at two to three minutes a page, that's roughly 20 to 30 hours. Spread across a month, it's about one juz, or around 20 pages, a day.
Key Takeaways
- The standard Madani mushaf has 604 pages, divided into 30 juz of roughly 20 pages each.
- At two to three minutes a page, reading the whole Quran takes roughly 20 to 30 hours; fluent readers may be quicker.
- One juz a day completes the Quran in about a month, which is a popular goal in Ramadan.
- In Sahih al-Bukhari 5054, the Prophet advised Abdullah bin Amr to complete it in a month, and when he said he could do more, in no less than seven days.
- Reading carefully with correct Tajweed matters more than finishing quickly.
Working Out the Hours
The easiest way to estimate is by page. The standard Madani mushaf used across much of the world has 604 pages. How long each page takes depends on your fluency and how carefully you apply Tajweed.
| Reading pace | Time per page | Whole Quran (604 pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Fluent, steady reader | About 1.5 minutes | Around 15 hours |
| Comfortable reader | About 2 minutes | Around 20 hours |
| Careful or newer reader | About 3 minutes | Around 30 hours |
These are rough guides rather than fixed figures. Time yourself on a few pages to get your own estimate.
Daily Plans for Different Goals
| Goal | Daily amount | Rough daily time |
|---|---|---|
| Complete in a year | About 2 pages | 5-6 minutes |
| Complete in 3 months | About 7 pages | 15-20 minutes |
| Complete in a month | 1 juz (about 20 pages) | 40-60 minutes |
| Complete in a week | About 4-5 juz | 3-4 hours |
The juz and hizb markers in the margins of the mushaf make these plans easy to follow. Our guide to Quran symbols and their meanings explains them.
What the Sunnah Says About Pace
In a narration in Sahih al-Bukhari, the Prophet Muhammad told Abdullah bin Amr: "Recite the whole Qur'an in one month's time." When Abdullah said he could do more, the Prophet said, "Then finish the recitation of the Qur'an in seven days, and do not finish it in less than this period" (Sahih al-Bukhari 5054). Scholars have discussed how this guidance applies to people in different situations, so if you have a specific question about pace, ask a scholar you trust.
Quality Before Speed
Finishing the Quran is a wonderful goal, but reading carefully with correct Tajweed, and understanding what you read, matter more than the number of pages. If a daily target is making you rush, it's better to lower it than to read carelessly. Our guide to concentrating while reading the Quran has tips for reading with focus.
If You're New to the Quran
Newer readers usually take longer per page, and that's completely normal. Our guide to what the Quran is gives useful background, and reading speed grows steadily with practice and good Tajweed.
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