[Ep 8] The Quran: Your Lifelong Companion | Sh. Suleiman Hani #Ramadan2023

Building a Relationship with the Quran

In this video, the speaker shares practical tips on how to build and maintain a relationship with the Quran. The importance of perseverance, patience, and seeking Allah's help is emphasized. The following tips are shared: making dua, determining goals, finding a teacher, starting with the basics.

Making Dua

• Ask Allah for assistance in developing a relationship with the Quran.

• Dua is essential in establishing a connection with the words of Allah.

Determining Goals

• Identify your goals and motivations for building a relationship with the Quran.

• Write out your goals and specify them.

• Start with your final goal in mind - Jannah - and work backwards.

• Knowing your why establishes sincerity and can be an anchor during difficult times.

Finding a Teacher

• Having a qualified teacher can be extremely helpful in learning how to recite or memorize the Quran.

• If you cannot find one locally, look for opportunities online.

• Make dua for Allah to send you the best teacher.

Starting with Basics

• Mastering basic skills before moving on to more advanced topics is important.

• Humility may be required when starting from scratch (e.g., learning pronunciation).

• Joining classes can also be helpful.

Tips for Consistent Quran Reading

In this section, the speaker shares seven tips to help individuals consistently read the Quran.

Surround Yourself with People of the Quran

• Surround yourself with people who also read the Quran every day.

• This will motivate you and make reading a necessary part of your life.

• Being around others who read the Quran can inspire them as well.

Read the Quran Every Day

• Look in the Quran every day.

• The scholars disliked a day to pass by without an individual looking in their copy of the Quran.

• This tip supports surrounding yourself with people of the Quran.

Set Realistic Goals

• Set realistic goals that work for your current stage in life.

• Don't compare your current stage to a previous one or someone else's journey.

Make Dua (Supplication)

• Make dua for consistency and understanding when reading the Quran.

• Ask Allah for guidance and support on this journey.

Understand What You're Reading

• Take time to understand what you're reading in the Quran.

• Reflect on its meaning and how it applies to your life.

Consistency is Key

• Consistency is key when it comes to reading and understanding the Quran.

• Even if you feel like everything is stacked against you, there is always a way forward with the Quran.

Never Give Up

• Refuse to quit, even during difficult times.

• Remember that this journey will not end until our life does.