Quran Basics
Learn the basics of reading and understanding the Holy Quran
This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.
— Quran 2:2
Structure of the Quran
The Quran is organized in a unique way to facilitate reading and memorization
(سورة)Surah
114 chapters
- Meccan (revealed in Mecca)
- Medinan (revealed in Medina)
(جزء)Juz
30 parts
Equal divisions for easy reading
(حزب)Hizb
60 parts
Half of a Juz
Getting Started with the Quran
Arabic Alphabet (الحروف العربية)
The Quran is written in Arabic, consisting of 28 letters. Each letter has different forms depending on its position in a word.
Alif
Sound: aa
أَسْلَمَ
to submit
Baa
Sound: b
بِسْمِ
in the name of
Tajweed Rules (أحكام التجويد)
Tajweed is the set of rules governing pronunciation during Quran recitation.
Ghunnah (الغنة)
نْ مْ
Nasalization of certain letters
Idghaam (الإدغام)
نْ + ي → نّي
Merging of certain letters
مِن يَقُولُ → مَّن يَقُولُ
Understanding the Quran's Structure
Essential Surahs for Beginners
Start with these fundamental chapters of the Quran.
Al-Fatiha (الفاتحة)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
Alhamdu lillahi rabbil 'alamin
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Ar-Rahmanir Raheem
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
Maliki yawmid deen
Sovereign of the Day of Recompense
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in
It is You we worship and You we ask for help
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Ihdinas siratal mustaqim
Guide us to the straight path
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Siratal ladhina an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril maghdubi 'alayhim walad dallin
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray
Opening chapter, recited in every prayer
Al-Ikhlas (الإخلاص)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
Qul huwa Allahu ahad
Say, 'He is Allah, [who is] One'
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
Allahus samad
Allah, the Eternal Refuge
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
Lam yalid wa lam yulad
He neither begets nor is born
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad
Nor is there to Him any equivalent
Describes the oneness of Allah
Learning Resources & Tools
Digital Learning Tools
Modern resources to help you learn the Quran.
Quran Apps
- •Word-by-word translation
- •Audio recitations
- •Progress tracking
- •Multiple translations
Online Courses
- •Live tutoring
- •Interactive lessons
- •Tajweed certification
- •Flexible scheduling
Study Methods
Effective techniques for Quran study and memorization.
Regular Recitation
Daily practice, even if for a few minutes
Start with short surahs and gradually increase
Understanding Context
Study the historical context and reasons for revelation
Tafsir (exegesis) books and lectures