Reciting the Qur’an from cover to cover is a goal many of us have, especially during the month of Ramadan. After all, the Qur’an was revealed in this blessed month and is a focal point for Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, 

“You will not come back to Allah with anything better than that which came from Him, i.e. the Qur’an.”

Mastadrik al-Hakim

The Significance of the Qur’an (Quran) During Ramadan

Ramadan is known as the month of the Qur’an (Quran). For it was in this blessed month that Allah (SWT) gave us the revelation of this Holy Book.

“It was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong.“

Al Baqarah, 2:185

Many hadith also report how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would emphasise the importance of the Qur’an. How we should nurture our relationship with it. How makes us more beloved to Allah (SWT), earning us protection from the Fire and rewards for this life and the Hereafter.

“Recite the Qur’an, for on the Day of Resurrection it will come as an intercessor for those who recite It.”

Sahih Muslim

“One who is proficient in reciting the Qur’an is associated with the noble, pious (angel) scribes. As for he who stammers when reciting the Qur’an and find it difficult for him, he will be granted a double reward.”

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

With thirty blessed days in the month, completing an entire recitation of the Quran is a common goal that many of us aim towards. Some years, we make it happen and some we lose momentum midway. Life happens, exhaustion sets in and sometimes there is just simply too much going on, but Insha Allah there are rewards for even an intention. 

Here are some tried and tested tips that may help with completing your Qur’an this month. 

Start with the right intentions.

Completing recitation of the whole Qur’an

Make an intention for Allah (SWT) to instil sincerity in us before beginning. When our actions are solely for the pleasure of Allah (SWT), He will grant us the strength and motivation to complete our goals.  

Umar ibn AL-Khattab (RA) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 

“Verily, actions are by intentions and every person will attain what they have intended for.” 

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Devise a reading schedule. 

For the majority of us, the easiest schedule to follow is using the five daily prayers as allocated reading times. We are already in a state of wudhu; it’s like killing two birds with one stone.  

Divide your Qur’an and figure out how many pages you need to recite at every prayer in order to complete your Qur’an… And we’ve already done the math for you: 

5 daily Salah X 4 pages of Qur’an = 20 pages a day 

20 pages = 1 Juz 

1 Juz X 30 days of Ramadan = 30 Juz !! 

Other strategies to follow are: 

Read 2 pages before each obligatory prayer, and 2 pages after 

Read 5 pages in the morning, noon, afternoon, and night 

Read 10 pages in the morning and in the evening 

For women who may have missed days of fasting, a schedule of 20 – 25 days can be set up. Rather than trying to catch up on those missed days, an extra few pages of Qur’an at allocated times.

These may be schedules that do not work for you, and that is okay, find one that does. However, it is important to allocate areas of your day that are solely for the recitation of the Qur’an. Write it down and keep track of it so that you can hold yourself accountable.  

Recite with your favourite reciter 

We are blessed with many Haafidh who recite the Qur’an beautifully – Subhanallah! 

Pro Tip: Find a reciter who doesn’t read at such a fast pace – a slower pace will make for easier following. 

The Translation 

Reading the Translation of the Qur’an will not only help you understand the Qur’an and form a deeper connection with the words and essence of the Qur’an. 

You may even pick up some Arabic along the way and strengthen your Arabic fluency! 

Team up with friends 

Create a WhatsApp group or team up with a friend who will keep you in check and keep you motivated. Check-in with each other before every Salah and if you or the other person is feeling demotivated you can be there for each other 

And the Reward is with Allah! 

When you feel like you cannot keep up remember the reward is 10x for every letter recited and during Ramadan this is multiplied by 70! That’s a Math sum right there – All we know is that there is a great reward! 

May Allah allow us to benefit from the blessed month, keep our intentions sincere and allow the Qur’an to enter our hearts – Ameen!