New to Islam? Your First 14 Days with the Quran
Assalamu Alaykum and welcome! If you feel overwhelmed by the size of the Quran, take a deep breath. You don’t need to read it all today. Start with this gentle, heart-focused plan.
Don’t Open Page 1 Yet
If you start reading from the very beginning (Surah Al-Baqarah), you might find it long and complex. The Quran wasn’t revealed in order. It was revealed to build Faith first.
Your goal for the first 2 weeks is not to memorize, but to connect.
Your 14-Day Gentle Start
Listen to it repeatedly. Read the translation. This is the conversation you will have with God 5 times a day.
It’s only 4 lines. It summarizes who Allah is. It equals one-third of the Quran in reward.
Don’t read. Just put on headphones, close your eyes, and listen to a soothing reciter (like Mishary Rashid) to feel the rhythm.
Learn to say “Bismillah” (In the name of God) before you eat/start work, and “Alhamdulillah” (Praise be to God) when you finish.
Read the meaning of the last two chapters (113 & 114). They are used for protection against anxiety and evil.
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to learn how to pronounce the Arabic letters correctly with a tutor.
You Are Not Alone
Do I have to read in Arabic?
For now, reading the translation (English) to understand the message is better than reading Arabic without understanding. For prayer (Salah), you will eventually need to learn the Arabic Fatiha.
Can I touch the Quran without Wudu?
If you are reading a translation (English book) or using a phone app, you do not need Wudu (ablution). Wudu is required for touching the actual Arabic Mushaf.