To be able to read Quran, we go through some steps and learn bit by bit. This process should be continuous. Moreover, it takes much effort and practice. It is necessary to devote some of your time to learn and practice daily putting into your consideration you can do it as long as you have the will. There 7 steps mentioned below that could help you start reading till you find a teacher.
1. Learning Arabic alphabets
Qur’an was revealed to the prophet in Arabic. Arabic alphabets form the basic structure of Quranic words so, it is a must to know the accurate pronunciation of every Arabic letter to avoid making mistakes that could change the meaning of the verses. Watch this video to know the correct pronunciation of every letter through “this link” then you can test your memorization of the letters by clicking on this “Quiz”
2. Be knowledgeable about Arabic vowels
In Arabic, we have short vowels, namely; Fatha, Kasrah, and Dammah, when we pronounce fatha, our mouth opens vertically like when you say the sound of “a” in “apple”. when we pronounce Kasrah, our mouth goes down like pronouncing the sound of “e” in “we”. when we pronounce Waw, our mouth makes a circle, like pronouncing “o” in “cold” and long vowels that are called “madd letters”; Alif, Waaw, and Yaa. To learn more details about them, watch this video
3. Identifying the types of Madd”prolongation”
We have a lot of types of madd listed below and you have to recognize the difference between them
*watch this video to know more
- Madd Tabee’ee
- Madd Al-Badal
- Madd Ewadh
- Madd Aaridh Li-Ssukoon
- Madd Al-Leen
- Madd Waajib Muttasil
- Madd Jaa’ez Munfasil
- Madd Laazim
4. Study the pronunciation of Tanween
Tanween:- Is actually a noon Saakinah which comes at the end of the nouns. It is pronounced but not written as Noon Saakinah. their pronunciation is “an” “in” “un”. Listen to this video to know more
5. Know the accurate pronunciation of letters in the state of sukoon
Sukoon in Arabic languag is the opposite of movement and it means no vowels. A Sakin letter is the letter that does not have fatha, Kasrah, or Dammah. The sign of sukoon is like the shape of haa arabic letter. To know the accurate pronunciation of sakin Arabic letters, follow this link
6. Know how to read Mushdad letters
When we find shaddah on an Arabic letter, we know that it is doubled so, we need to read it in two steps; the first step is with sukoon and the second step is with the harakah accompanying the shaddah.
7. Recognize the types of Laam
We have two different types of Laam; Laam shamsiah and laam Qamariah. Laam shamsyah is silent but Laam Qamariah is pronounced. Learn more by watching this video.
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How to practise these seven reading steps
Work from recognising individual letters to reading connected words. In a short, regular session, review the signs covered in this guide, read examples aloud slowly, and return to previous material before adding a new rule. A qualified Quran teacher can listen and correct articulation; diagrams and transliteration alone cannot assess pronunciation. Keep the pace manageable and ask for help when a sound or rule is unclear.
- Practise one new letter pattern or mark at a time.
- Read the examples aloud and repeat the ones that are difficult.
- Ask a teacher to check pronunciation and the rule in a short passage.
If you are starting from the beginning, follow our beginner Quran guide and step-by-step Quran learning guide. For help choosing instruction, see the online Quran teaching guide or Quran course guide; our guide to the benefits of learning the Quran offers further context.
References for reading and Arabic study
The opening revelation verses are at Quran 96:1–5, and Quran 12:2 describes the Quran as Arabic revelation. The Quranic Arabic Corpus can help readers inspect Arabic word forms and morphology. These are text and vocabulary references; use a qualified teacher for oral pronunciation and recitation rules.
