Basic rules of Tajweed. The Koran - all about the Holy Scriptures Conditions for reading the Koran to girls

Learning to read the Quran consists of 4 basic rules:

1. Learning the alphabet (the alphabet in Arabic is called Alif wa ba).
2. Teaching writing.
3. Grammar (Tajweed).
4. Reading.

Right away it may seem simple to you. However, all these stages are divided into several sub-points. The main point is that you need to learn how to write correctly. Exactly right, but not correctly! If you do not learn to write, then you cannot move on to learning grammar and reading.

Two more very important points: first, using this method you will only learn to read and write in Arabic, but not to translate. To fully delve into this language, you can go to an Arab country and gnaw on the granite of science there. Secondly, you need to immediately decide which Quran you will study from, since there are differences in them. Most of the old teachers teach from the Koran, which is called “Ghazan”.

But I do not recommend doing this, because then it will be difficult to switch to the modern Koran. The font is very different everywhere, but the meaning of the text is the same. Naturally, “Gazan” is easier to learn to read, but it is better to start learning with a modern font. If you don’t quite understand the difference, then look at the picture below, this is exactly what the font in the Koran should look like:

I think that if you want to learn how to read the Quran, you have already bought it. Now you can move on to the alphabet. At this stage, I advise you to start a notebook and remember school. All letters individually must be written out in a notebook 100 times. The Arabic alphabet is no more complicated than the Russian one. Firstly, it has only 28 letters, and secondly, there are only 2 vowels: “ey” and “alif”.

But this can also make the language difficult to understand. Because in addition to letters, there are also sounds: “un”, “u”, “i”, “a”. Moreover, almost all letters (except for “uau”, “zey”, “ray”, “zal”, “dal”, “alif”) at the end, in the middle and at the beginning of words are written differently. Most people also have problems with reading from right to left. After all, they read from left to right. But in Arabic it's the other way around.

It can also make writing difficult. The main thing in it is that the handwriting has a bias from right to left, and not vice versa. It may take you a long time to get used to it, but after a while you will bring everything to automaticity. Now hr-portal will show you the Arabic alphabet (in yellow frames the spelling options for letters are highlighted depending on their location in the word):

First, it is important that you write as much as possible. You need to get better at this, because now you are building the foundation of your training. In a month it is quite possible to learn the alphabet, know the spelling variants and learn to write. If you are interested, you can do it in half a month.

Once you have learned the alphabet and learned to write, you can move on to grammar. In Arabic it is called "tajweed". You can learn grammar directly while reading. Just a small nuance - in the Koran the beginning is not where everyone is used to. The beginning is at the end of the book, but it is better to start with the first surah of the Quran called Al-Fatihah.

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Ramadan is called the month of the Koran, because it was in this month that the Holy Book of Allah Almighty was revealed. During fasting days, believers devote more time to serving their Creator and read His Word more often. There is also the practice of reciting the entire Quran during the month of fasting in taraweeh prayers.

When reading the Qur'an, we must realize that this is Allah's message to us. The Holy Book gives every person something valuable. He who reads the Qur'an finds in it something that no one can give, because it is the speech of the Almighty directed to everyone. In reading the Qur'an, everyone finds something special that others may not have experienced.

Umm Salama said: “The reading of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was clear, letter by letter,” he pronounced each letter clearly, clearly. At fast reading In the Quran, one letter can merge with another. He recited the long vowels of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The companion reports that while reading the basmala “بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم”, he lengthened the vowels in the words Allah, ar-Rahman, ar-Rahim, i.e. read properly.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) read the Koran as the Almighty commanded to read it (meaning):

وَرَتِّلِ الْقُرْآنَ تَرْتِيلا

« And read the Koran tartil (slowly, with reflection)"(Quran, 73:4). When he read the suras this way, they sometimes seemed longer.

Abdullah Ibn Mugaffal reports that he saw the Messenger of Allah, sitting astride his camel, reciting Surah Fath. He said that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) read the Qur'an slowly, lengthening the consonants and pronouncing them with vibration of the voice, and this method is called tarji'.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) read the Quran while traveling while on an animal. We can also read the Koran, for example, in the car, while walking, in various situations. But still, observe ethics when reading, perform ablution, use siwak before reading, turn towards the qibla, wear clean clothes, use incense, read in a clean place, feel fear, think, cry, or at least pretend to cry, because that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“The Koran was sent down with sorrow; when it is read, cry. If you cannot cry, then pretend that you are crying” (Ibnu Majah). Feel the meaning of humility as you listen to the speech of Allah Almighty.

One day the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) got up at night and began to read Surah al-Baqarah. Reading the verses that talk about the mercy of Allah, he asked the Almighty to have mercy. Reading the verses that talk about Allah’s punishment and His greatness, he asked for protection. When he read verses with praise, he praised Allah.

The Companions heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: “ Subhana rabi'al a'la", praising the Almighty, because He commanded it to be done:

سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الأَعْلَى

"WITH praise the name of your Lord Almighty» Koran, 87:1.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever reads Sura 95 “At-Tin”, having read the last verse:

أَلَيْسَ اللهُ بِأَحْكَمِ الحَاكِمِينَ

« Isn't Allah the Most Just Judge??»

It is advisable to answer:

» بَلَى وَأَنَاعَلَى ذَلِكَ مِنَ الشَّاهِدِينَ»

« Yes it is, and I testify to it" This is how the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught and commented on the speech of the Almighty to the Companions.

Is it preferable to read the Qur'an out loud or silently? At times the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) read the Koran loudly, and it could be heard in the neighboring rooms, at times - quietly. Abu Bakr was asked how he reads the Koran. He replied that he was reading quietly because Allah was “close” to us. Umar was asked the same thing, he replied that he likes to read aloud in order to wake up the sleeping person and drive away the shaitan. A person can read the Qur'an out loud or silently, depending on the time and place.

The Koran is the light of the Almighty, opening the chest, in it is healing, deliverance from sadness; it corrects matters, drives out Satan, it contains ruqya (this is the reading of the Koran or prayers from an authentic sunnah for the purpose of healing). When reading the Qur'an, one must have the intention of obtaining all good things from the Holy Qur'an.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) read some part of the Quran every day. He devoted a certain part of his time to the Qur'an, like a wird. During three days The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) reread the Koran in its entirety. The Companions did the same. Some of them completed the reading within seven days, like many learned and righteous people of our ummah. By reciting the juz of the Quran every day, you can read the Quran within a month.

في حديث أنس أنه سئل أي الأعمال أفضل؟فقال: الحال المرتحل. قيل: وماذاك؟قال: الخاتم المفتتح

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: “ Which action is preferable?? He replied: “This is the state of a traveler.” Asked him: " What does it mean? Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): “ After finishing reading the Qur'an, start reading again" That is, having finished reading the 114th surah “al-Nas”, it is advisable to proceed to the first surah “al-Fatiha”, and so on constantly, without stopping - having completed it, proceed to the beginning. Thus, a person is constantly accompanied by the speech of Allah.

For some people, it may be difficult to read a lot of the Quran every day. Start small: read one page at a time, gradually adding more pages. The most important thing in reading the Quran is consistency, so that there is a daily connection between the Lord and the slave. How a person spent his life is how he will be resurrected. If you read the Qur'an, you will be resurrected with the Qur'an, because the Qur'an is the light that guides man.

The greatest heavenly pleasure in Paradise will be the opportunity to read the Quran and listen to it from the lips of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). According to the hadith, he will recite Surah Taha before the inhabitants of Paradise. It is a great joy to hear Surah “Taha” from Taha (one of the names of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him).

Transcript of the Sheikh's sermon Muhammad As-Saqaf

Koran– The word (Speech) of Allah, its superiority over the words (speech) of creation is similar to the superiority of Allah over His creations, and reading the Quran is one of best activities for a person.
There are many benefits to learning the Quran and teaching it to others:
Reward for reading the Quran: The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever reads one letter from the Book of Allah will have one good deed written down, and the reward for doing good deeds increases tenfold” (At-Tirmidhi).

Another hadith says: One day the Messenger of Allah ﷺ asked his companions: “Who wants to go to Buthoy or Alik ( settlements, located near the Medina. – Approx. author) and, without quarreling with anyone, without sinning, return with two large camels?” The Companions replied:“Oh, Messenger, we all want it!”

Then the Prophet said: “Why then don’t you go to the mosque and learn two verses from the Book of Allah or read it? This is better for Him than a camel. If you read three verses, they are better than three camels, four - four, no matter how many verses you read, they are all better than camels” (Abu Dawood, Muslim). Reward for teaching the Quran: The Prophet ﷺ said:“The best of you is the one who studied the Quran and taught it to others.”
(Al-Bukhari).

The merits of studying the Quran, memorizing it and reading it according to all the rules: The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever reads the Quran, knowing it by heart, is with noble, humble messengers (angels), and whoever reads the Quran with difficulty and at the same time makes great efforts ( wanting to read it correctly), a double reward awaits him” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

How to start memorizing surahs of the Koran? 1. Sincere intention.

Make sure that you intend only for the sake of Allah, His pleasure, to be rewarded with His mercy. There is no need to show off or memorize the Koran for show.

2. One must learn to read the Holy Quran with correct pronunciation and also in accordance with the rules of Tajweed. If a person can read one page fluently and correctly (meaning that if a page is difficult, he can read it in 1.5 minutes, and if it is easy, in 1 minute), he can confidently begin hifz (memorize the Quran). But, if a student does not yet read the Quran fluently, it is not advisable for him to immediately begin hifz as he may encounter great difficulties. In many cases, such students do not complete their studies, except for those who have a very strong desire to learn.

3. Consistency. The more often you memorize the verses, the easier the memorization process will become. It is very important not to miss a single day. There are no days off in worship. At the very least, if you have no time at all, learn 3-5 lines a day. If you are consistent, insha Allah, you can become a hafiz in 5 - 6 years.

4. Atmosphere.

Sit in a quiet place so that you can concentrate only on the Quran and not be distracted by other thoughts. Turn off distractions (such as mobile phones, TV, etc.) This will help you overcome pronunciation problems and improve the quality of your memorization.

7. Read what you have learned in your daily prayer. If you have forgotten any piece, you will immediately correct your mistake by looking in the Qur'an, and will never make that mistake again.

8. Have good teacher(friend, family member) who has knowledge of surahs. The most serious problem in this great matter is the lack of desire on the part of the student. In this case, the final result will depend on the experience of the teacher. Having an experienced mentor is very important, so start your training by finding a teacher. Let him check your memorized verses every day. Or test each other with a person who also learns the Quran.

9.Read the surahs out loud. Reading out loud helps not only to speak, but also to listen to yourself.

10. Dua. Ask Allah to make it easier for you to memorize the Quran.

Of course, everyone wants to be a strong hafiz. To achieve your goal, you need to follow some rules.

Taking into account the capabilities of their memory, everyone should choose a suitable memorization method for themselves, for example:
Read a page from beginning to end in a row and thus memorize it.
Learn one verse, then the second, connect them together, then the third and so on.
Learn by words, that is, learn one word, then the second, connecting them until you complete the verse completely.
Divide the page into three or four parts, learn them separately, and then connect them.
Learn the page from the end, that is, first memorize the lowest verse, then the next one and connect the verses gradually until you reach the top.
Remember by writing down.
Memorize by listening, that is, choose one reader and, listening to his recording many times, try to memorize it. This method is mainly used by the visually impaired.

As for memorizing by reading a page from beginning to end, the page when memorizing in this way should be read one hundred, one hundred and fifty or more times. In general, it will be better if the hafiz teacher chooses the method of preparing lessons for the student himself. And in general, only under the strict control of the teacher the student achieves his intended goal faster. The secret to a well-learned page is constant repetition - the more you read a page when memorizing, the more firmly you will know it.

If, having learned a page or at least half a page, you can read it by heart without hesitation or read it slowly, pronouncing each letter, then know that you have memorized it well, you can confidently continue to memorize it further and do not worry - such a hifz will not be easily forgotten.

You should not worry if you have a weak memory, because educational institutions in hafiz training, nine out of ten students have below average memory. And also, don’t worry about the fact that you can’t immediately recite the page you just learned by heart, because many people need one night or even two days to pass before the memorized surah sticks, and this is normal. For most students, memory is revealed only after memorizing ¼ of the Qur'an, and for some it is not revealed until half of the Qur'an has been memorized.

So don’t worry, friend – you can become a hafiz! Ask Almighty Allah for this and be sincere. Amen!!!

The Koran is the holy book of Muslims. From Arabic it is translated as “reading aloud”, “edification”. Reading the Koran is subject to certain rules - tajweed.

World of the Quran

The task of Tajweed is to correctly read the letters of the Arabic alphabet - this is the basis for the correct interpretation of divine revelation. The word “tajweed” is translated as “bringing to perfection”, “improvement”.

Tajweed was originally created for people who wanted to learn how to read the Quran correctly. To do this, you need to clearly know the places of articulation of letters, their characteristics and other rules. Thanks to Tajweed (orthoepic reading rules), it is possible to achieve correct pronunciation and eliminate distortion of semantic meaning.

Muslims treat reading the Koran with trepidation; it is like a meeting with Allah for believers. It is important to prepare properly for reading. It's better to be alone and study early in the morning or before bed.

History of the Quran

The Quran was revealed in parts. The first revelation to Muhammad was given at the age of 40. For 23 years, verses continued to be revealed to the Prophet ﷺ. The collected Revelations appeared in 651, when the canonical text was compiled. The suras are not located in chronological order, but remained unchanged.

The language of the Koran is Arabic: it has many verb forms, it is based on a harmonious system of word formation. Muslims believe that verses have miraculous powers only if they are read in Arabic.

If a Muslim does not know Arabic, he can read a translation of the Koran or tafsir: this is the name given to the interpretation of the holy book. This will allow you to better understand the meaning of the Book. The interpretation of the Holy Quran can also be read in Russian, but it is still recommended to do this only for familiarization purposes. For deeper knowledge, it is important to know Arabic.

Surahs from the Koran

The Koran contains 114 suras. Each one (except the ninth) begins with the words: “In the Name of Allah, the Gracious and the Merciful.” In Arabic, basmala sounds like this: The verses from which the suras are composed, otherwise called revelations: (from 3 to 286). Reading surahs brings many benefits to believers.

Surah Al-Fatihah, consisting of seven verses, opens the Book. It praises Allah and also asks for His mercy and help. Al-Bakyara is the longest sura: it has 286 verses. It contains the parable of Musa and Ibrohim. Here we can find information about the unity of Allah and the Day of Judgment.

The Koran ends with a short surah Al Nas, consisting of 6 verses. This chapter talks about various tempters, the main struggle against which is the pronunciation of the Name of the Most High.

Sura 112 is small in size, but according to the Prophet ﷺ himself, it occupies the third part of the Koran based on its significance. This is explained by the fact that it contains makes a lot of sense: It speaks of the greatness of the Creator.

Transcription of the Koran

Non-native Arabic speakers can find translations in their native language using transcription. She meets on different languages. This is a good opportunity to study the Quran in Arabic, but this method distorts some letters and words. It is recommended to listen to the verse in Arabic first: you will learn to pronounce it more accurately. However, this is often considered unacceptable, since the meaning of the verses can change greatly when transcribed into any language. To read the book in the original, you can use a free online service and get a translation in Arabic.

Great book

The miracles of the Koran, about which much has already been said, are truly amazing. Modern knowledge allowed not only to strengthen faith, but now it became obvious: it was sent down by Allah himself. The words and letters of the Koran are based on a certain mathematical code that goes beyond human capabilities. It encrypts future events and natural phenomena.

Much in this sacred book is explained with such precision that you involuntarily come to the idea of ​​its divine appearance. Then people did not yet have the knowledge that they have now. For example, the French scientist Jacques Yves Cousteau made the following discovery: the waters of the Mediterranean and Red Seas do not mix. This fact was also described in the Koran, what was the surprise of Jean Yves Cousteau when he learned about it.

For Muslims, names are chosen from the Koran. The names of 25 prophets of Allah and the name of the companion of Muhammad ﷺ - Zeid were mentioned here. The only thing female name– Maryam, there’s even a sura named after her.

Muslims use suras and verses from the Koran as prayers. It is the only shrine of Islam and all the rituals of Islam are built on the basis of this great book. The Prophet ﷺ said that reading surahs will help in various life situations. Reciting Surah ad-Duha can get rid of the fear of the Day of Judgment, and Surah al-Fatiha will help in difficulties.

The Quran is filled with divine meaning, it contains the highest revelation of Allah. In the Holy Book you can find answers to many questions, you just have to think about the words and letters. Every Muslim must read the Koran; without knowledge of it it is impossible to perform namaz - an obligatory form of worship for a believer.

Every Muslim is aware of the meaning of the Koran. The entire life of a Muslim is built around this holy scripture. The Qur'an is a light that will illuminate our path to truth. The Quran contains the wisdom of the Almighty and the goal in the direction in which we should move. The Koran is the book of happiness and barakat for Muslims, because what followed it, i.e. according to the orders of Allah, will not be disappointed and deprived. Therefore, one of the most primary tasks facing a Muslim is the study and memorization of the Holy Quran.

Necessary conditions for studying the Qur'an:

1. Sincere intention

It is important that the purpose of memorizing and reading the Quran is the desire for the pleasure of the Almighty, only then Allah will make your work easier and make your knowledge good.

1. Respect for the Holy Scriptures

When handling the Qur'an, observe the ethics of touching the Qur'an when it has been cleaned, and one should not place the Qur'an on the ground. If possible, the reader of the Koran should be in the best possible condition, in good clean clothes that cover the shoulders and knees out of respect for the Book of Allah.

1. Choosing a suitable location

There are three cases when memorizing the Holy Quran:

1. Read and understand the Arabic text of the Koran.
2. Be able to read Arabic text without understanding the meaning.
3. Not able to read and understand Arabic text.

The most important thing in this matter is to start. Once you memorize the beginning of the verse, the continuation will follow naturally. Take, for example, the first sura of the Koran, which consists of 7 verses.

The surah in transliteration looks like this:

bismillayahir-rahmaanir-rahiyim (1)

Alhamdulillahi rabbil-aalamiin (2)

Arrahmaanir-rahiyim (3)

Myaliki yauumiddiin (4)

Iyyaakya na "I'll be wa iyaakya nasta" iin (5)

Ikhdinas-syraatal-mustakyyym (6)

Syraatallaziina an "amta" aleyhim gayiril-magduubi aleyhim wa lyaddaaalliin (7)

Each verse begins with the following words:

1. Bismillayah.
2. Alhamdulillahi.
3. Arrahmaan.
4. Myaliki.
5. Yiyaakya.
6. Ikhdina.
7. Syraat.

By knowing how each verse begins, you will know where to start and this will help you in memorizing the entire surah.

Rules for reading the Koran

1. Before starting the reading, you must say the words “Auzu billahi mina-shshaitani-rrajim.”
2. At the beginning of each sura, one must read “Bismi-LLahi-RRahmani-RRahim”.
3. The reader should preferably read the Koran beautifully, drawlingly, as if in a chant, and decorate it with his own voice.
4. A Muslim must learn Tajweed and know how to pronounce Arabic letters and sounds correctly in order to read it correctly and beautifully.
5. It is encouraged if the reader of the Quran cries while reading.

Reading holy quran It shouldn’t just end with mindless memorization. Such memorization will not bring benefits and rewards, since it will not be practiced in life. A person should reflect on the Qur'an. When a Muslim reads verses of mercy, he must stop a little and ask Allah for mercy, and when he reads verses of punishment, he must ask for forgiveness of sins and salvation from hellfire.

The Quran is the Word of Allah, which is the key to Paradise. And the key to the Koran is Arabic. Therefore, a believer who strives for a true understanding of Him, reading Him in the language that the Almighty has revealed, must study Arabic and read the Quran in Arabic.

These tips will help you memorize Scripture:

• Make a plan for yourself to memorize the Quran (how many verses you should memorize per day) and stick to it.
• Be consistent in reading and memorizing the Quran, because, as we know from childhood, repetition is the basis of learning. The more often you memorize the verses, the easier the memorization process will become. It is very important not to miss a single day.
• Make sure that you are not distracted by extraneous thoughts in this matter. Go to a quiet place to concentrate only on the Quran.
• Remember the verses with meaning: read the translation, before you start learning the verse, understand the meaning of what is written.
• Before learning, it is useful to listen to the verse you want to learn. This will help you overcome pronunciation problems and improve the quality of your memorization.
• Read the surahs out loud. Reading out loud helps not only to speak, but also to listen to yourself.
• And most importantly, ask the Almighty to make it easier for you to memorize the Quran and send down the keys of knowledge.

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