How to Start Reading the Qur’an if You Already Know the Arabic Letters
Arabic Letters: I’ve Learned Them, What’s the Next Step?
If you’ve already learned the Arabic letters, you’re ready to take the next step: reading the Qur’an. Congratulations! This is an exciting and very special moment. It might seem challenging at first, but with a simple method and a little patience, you’ll soon be reading your first words from the Book of Allah, in shaa Allah.
Start by recognizing the Arabic letters in the Qur’an.
Open the Qur’an to the first ayah (verse) of Surah Al-Faatihah. Look closely at the first word. Do you recognize any of those shapes? They are the Arabic letters you learned. Take your time and name them one by one, without rushing. This exercise helps you connect your previous learning with actual reading.
Break the word into syllables.
Now, mentally divide the word into syllables. This step will make pronunciation easier and help your mind focus on one part at a time.
Example:
ال – حَمْ – دُ – لِلَّه
Pronounce each syllable slowly. Listen to yourself. Repeat as many times as you need. This step is not just technical — it’s spiritual. You are giving voice to the letters of the Qur’an.
Blend the syllables smoothly.
Once you’re comfortable with the syllables separately, group them into two blocks:
الْحَمْدُ
لِلَّه
Read them first individually, and then together as one phrase: “الْحَمْدُ لِلَّه”. You did it! It might not sound perfect yet, but what matters most is that you did it with sincerity and dedication.
Thank Allah and keep moving forward with your reading.
This first step is only the beginning. You’ve just read your first word from the Qur’an using your knowledge of the Arabic letters. Thank Allah for making this moment easy for you. Celebrate this achievement, no matter how small it may seem, and then move on to the next word, and then another.
With this method, you can read one or two verses a day, and within less than a week, you could complete Surah Al-Faatihah, in shaa Allah. Most importantly: Enjoy the journey. Every letter you read deepens your connection with the Qur’an.
Note:
Remember, the best way to progress with confidence and correct your reading from the beginning is with the guidance of a qualified teacher.
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