How much Quran should I read every day?
It depends on you: there's no fixed daily amount in Islam. The best amount is what you can keep up every day, even if it's just a few verses. Many beginners start with one page or five minutes a day and grow from there. Consistency matters more than quantity.
Small and steady is the sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most beloved deed to Allah is the most regular and constant even if it were little" (Sahih al-Bukhari 6464). Ten minutes every day beats two hours once a month. Allah also made the Quran easy to approach:
Realistic goals for new Muslims
- Just starting: a few verses in Arabic with their translation, or one page of translation.
- Learning to read Arabic: 10 to 15 minutes of practice, plus a page of translation.
- Reading comfortably: 2 to 4 pages a day, or a few pages after each prayer.
- Aiming for a monthly finish: one juz (about 20 pages) a day, as the Prophet ﷺ advised Abdullah ibn Amr: "Recite the whole Qur'an in one month's time" (Sahih al-Bukhari 5054).
Every letter is rewarded: "[Whoever recites a letter] from Allah's Book, then he receives the reward from it, and the reward of ten the like of it" (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2910). So even a short session is never "too little."
Reading vs. understanding
Try to balance two things: reciting (building your Arabic and earning reward) and understanding (reading the meaning and reflecting). A good daily mix is a short recitation in Arabic and the translation of the same verses. Over time, the words you recite in prayer start to mean something to you, and prayer feels very different.
Not sure where to begin? See Where should I start reading the Quran as a new Muslim?
Building the habit
- Anchor it to a prayer: read right after Fajr or Isha, when you already have wudu.
- Use a fixed spot: keep your mushaf or app in the same place.
- Track it: mark where you stopped so you never waste time searching.
- Missed a day? Just start again tomorrow. Don't try to "pay back" ten pages in guilt.
Curious about the big picture? See How long does it take to read the whole Quran?
- No fixed amount is required.
- A little every day is beloved to Allah.
- Mix Arabic recitation with translation.
- Tie your reading to a daily prayer.
People also ask
Where should I keep the Quran at home?
It depends on your home: keep the Quran somewhere clean, raised and easy to reach, like a shelf, not on the floor or in the bathroom.
Read the full answer →Can I put the Quran on the floor?
No, it's best to keep a printed Quran off the floor out of respect. Accidents or brief necessity aren't sinful; use a stand.
Read the full answer →How long does it take to read the whole Quran?
It depends on pace, but about 15 to 25 hours for a fluent reader. One juz a day finishes the Quran's 604 pages in a month.
Read the full answer →Do I need wudu to touch a printed Quran?
Yes, most scholars require wudu to touch the Arabic mushaf. Reading without touching, or holding it with a cloth or bag, is fine.
Read the full answer →Can I read the Quran on my phone without wudu?
Yes, most scholars say a phone isn't a printed mushaf, so you can read the Quran on it without wudu. Wudu is still better.
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