Some advice for those who want to read the Quran in Arabic
Since 2004-04-27
When I converted to Islam, learning prayer was such a struggle. For
me praying in a language I did not understand was almost
unthinkable. "How could I have prayed to Allah, when I did not know
what was I saying?" - many times I was thinking. But, knowing that
we must say our prayers in Arabic, I have memorized al-Fatiha and 2
other short surahs from the Holy Quran. Alhamdulillah, I have done
that. I have memorized and learned how to pray in Arabic, and
learned the translation of it also. It took me many years to touch
Quran in Arabic language. Translation was easier to read, to
understand, to cherish...... but only 2 years ago, I made a major
step in trying to read Quran in the Arabic language. Today, I can
read Quran (1st grade level) only thanks to Allah (subhanna wa
ta'ala) who gave me courage to try and succeed in this task, even
when I never thought that it would be possible. First I got the
Holy Quran with transliteration and tried to read it while learning
the Arabic letters. That has worked very well, but after 2 ayahs I
was drained from energy. Reading a whole page like that took me 1
hour at least. Masha Allah I have tried it. Secondly I used CD and
reading ayah, by ayah in Arabic (following the speaker) was the
best way for me Masha Allah. I have tried to read Quran every day
for at least 5 min. Sometimes I would read 60 ayahs/day, sometimes
only 10, but Alhamdu Lillah I have complated reading my recitation
in Arabic over some time. The best time to read like that is eather
after Fajr prayer (when you are not tired yet), or anytime after
prayers (even if it's only for 2-3 min.) Before you know it insha
Allah you would fishing Quran, and be so satisfied with your
accomplishment. Therefore, new Muslims, or Muslims, who don't know
arabic language, small reading per day goes a long way, and on top
of that Allah will reward you double for you trying to read in
Quran, even if you are making mistakes. Another recommendation is
to learn one word of Quran (with meaning) per day. Insha Allah
within a year, you would have know 365 words from the Quran. And
that would become an easy way to recognize the words while reading
Holy Quran and wanting to learn more Insha Allah. So, if you are a
Muslim like myself, who struggles while reading Quran in arabic
langauge, don't stop trying and Allah will reward you for your
efforts many times more Insha Allah.
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