Best Practices To Learn Quran Online

By Author: Hafiz Ikram
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There is no doubt that learning the Quran is the primary duty of every Muslim. It is obligatory for everyone to be able to read the Quran. If he/she is a non-Arabic and can learn the translation too, that will be an added advantage.

The holy Quran is a glorious book which guides us in every aspect of our life. Its recitation is not only full of blessings and virtues, it gives peace of mind and adds satisfaction. Understanding it exposes one to a world of unlimited knowledge and enlighten them on almost every subject. It is a book that is full of wisdom and teachings. It speaks about the rewards that will bed conferred on those who act upon the teachings and the punishments for those who ignore them.

It's not wise at all not to learn this great book of Allah. When it comes to learning the holy Quran, the digital medium is the best way, especially in today's busy life. When you opt to learn Quran online, you actually save yourself from a lot of hassles and time involved in going for a face to face classes. It's so easy that you can start learning Quran from a great tutor within ...
... a minute and that too sitting at your own home.

But it's not only about getting started with learning the Quran, it's about how to learn Quran online more effectively and in less time. Since online classes always have their limitations despite their convenience and cost-effectiveness, you have to observe best practices to make the most of online Quran classes. These best practices will help you learn Quran online in less time, with more precision, and make your overall learning journey fun. So let's see what these practices are:

Remove Distractions

Outside distractions have been one of the biggest hurdles in online learning. Since you will be learning at your home, you will most likely be distracted by children's noises or high TV volume. There are also the chances of you being distracted by your cell messages or calls. You can be tempted to just open social media or browse your personal stuff since there is no one monitoring or overseeing you.

For effective online Quran learning, it's very important that you remove all these distractions before your session. Turn off your cell phone. Close all other tabs on your browser except for the one you use for online sessions. Instruct kids not to make a disturbance. Turn off your TV or lower its volume. Tell your family members not to call you for other activities until you are in the class.

Mark your schedule on Calendar

It's common to forget your online sessions since you don't have to go out for them. You remember only after the class is over or when the class is already halfway through. This can negatively affect your learning. Consistency and regularity are very important if you want to learn Quran online fast.

To avoid this, you should mark your schedule on the calendar highlighting the days and time of the classes and maybe set an alarm too. This will remind you of your online Quran classes. For recorded videos, you can watch them anytime you want but since these online Quran classes are mostly live, it's very important for you not to miss any class.

Practice Regularly

For effective and fast learning, you have to practice regularly what you learn. Without putting your learning into practice, you tend to forget quickly without you even noticing it. You might think that you have understood everything that was taught in the class and don't feel the need to revise it on your own but after a short time, you will see that you don't remember even half of it.

The best practice is to revise each lesson at least 3-5 times before the next session. This will not only allow you to master whatever was delivered in the previous class but also make the next lesson easier for you to understand. All the lessons are interrelated and not practicing or not understanding one will make the next one even harder for you. For example, in the online Tafseer course, one verse or even an entire section might be connected with the next and if you have not understood the first, chances are that you won't understand the next either.

Participate Actively in the Class

Don't just be a listener. Ask questions and participate actively. As they say, no question is the wrong question. With every question, you will learn something new. So don't be afraid to ask questions. It will make your classes more engaging and build your interest.

Also, don't be afraid to make mistakes. One learns from one's mistakes. They will only make you better at what you learn. Just learn from your mistakes and try not to repeat them. Try to communicate with your online Quran tutor as much as possible. You can also struck up conversations besides your Quran lessons like about Islam, things that are forbidden in Islam, basic principles and beliefs in Islam, etc. They will enlighten you on many other things.

Conclusion

Remember, online Quran learning has evolved over time. It's a journey that is to be taken with all seriousness. Completing the online Quran course is a great accomplishment that will illuminate your life here and the hereafter. The above best practices will make your efforts to learn Quran online fruitful and worthwhile.

I am an Islamic scholar and online Quran tutor with a Master's degree in Islamic law.