Ramadan is the month the Quran was revealed, which makes it a natural time to learn it, not just read it. Authentic narrations describe a reward for every letter recited, a double reward for those who find it difficult, and praise for those who learn and teach it. For beginners especially, that's a powerful reason to start.
Key Takeaways
- Ramadan is "the month... in which was revealed the Qur'an" (Al-Baqarah 2:185).
- The Prophet said: "The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it" (Sahih al-Bukhari 5027).
- Each letter recited brings a reward, multiplied tenfold (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2910, graded Hasan).
- Someone who struggles with reciting the Quran "will have two rewards" (Sahih Muslim 798a), so beginners shouldn't hold back.
- Short daily lessons during Ramadan, aimed at a clear goal, can make real progress in a single month.
The Month of the Quran
Allah describes Ramadan as "The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion" (Al-Baqarah, 2:185, Sahih International). The Night of Decree, when it was sent down, falls within it, as our guide to Laylat al-Qadr explains. Learning the Quran in this month connects you to the very reason the month is honoured.
Rewards of Learning and Reciting
- The best of people. "The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it" (Sahih al-Bukhari 5027).
- Reward for every letter. "[Whoever recites a letter] from Allah's Book, then he receives the reward from it, and the reward of ten the like of it" (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2910, graded Hasan by Darussalam).
- A double reward for those who struggle. "One who is proficient in the Qur'an is associated with the noble, upright, recording angels; and he who falters in it, and finds it difficult for him, will have two rewards" (Sahih Muslim 798a).
- An intercessor. "Recite the Qur'an, for on the Day of Resurrection it will come as an intercessor for those who recite It" (Sahih Muslim 804a).
Encouragement for Beginners
Many adults feel embarrassed that they still read slowly or make mistakes. The narration in Sahih Muslim 798a speaks directly to them: struggling with the Quran is not a mark against you, it carries a double reward. Ramadan is an ideal time to start, or restart, with a Noorani Qaida course or basic Tajweed, one short lesson at a time.
What You Could Achieve in One Ramadan
| Starting point | A realistic Ramadan goal |
|---|---|
| Complete beginner | Learn the Arabic letters and begin joining them |
| Slow reader | Improve fluency and fix the most common Tajweed mistakes |
| Fluent reader | Complete the Quran with correct Tajweed |
| Confident reciter | Learn the meaning of one juz, or memorise a new surah |
Practical Ways to Learn During Ramadan
- Short daily lessons before suhoor, after Fajr, or after iftar, when routines are already changing.
- Focus on what you'll use, such as surahs recited in Taraweeh, so lessons feel immediately relevant.
- Learn the meaning of each day's reading, with a Quran Translation course or a good translation.
- Pair learning with reading goals, using our guide to completing the Quran in Ramadan.
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