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Asalamu Alaikum Aaron,
Thank you for contacting About Islam with your question.
Allah says what can be translated as
{And We have indeed made the Quran easy to understand and remember: then is there any that will receive admonition?} (Al-Qamar 54:17)
So, studying the Quran is not hard and Allah will make it easy for you by His will.
What follows are some links that you might find useful, in sha’ Allah.
First, links to Quran recitation:
Muslim-web Recitor: This link has the recitation of many sheiks. Some of them have the complete Quran.
AlAsr Recitor: This link will help you if you want to memorize Quran.
Second, links for lessons about Quran:
Gateway to Faith: This link has a lesson by the name of “Welcome to the Quran, Gateway to Faith” by Sheikh Yusuf Islam. In the same site, you can listen to many lessons in various religious topics in English.
The Ultimate Miracle: These are lectures about the miraculous nature of Quran, including its scientific facts and proofs. It is by the famous Muslim da`i (one who invites to Islam) Ahmed Deedat.
As for the nasheeds, these are songs that are pretty much concerned with praising Allah and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
They tackle many issues like celebrating marriages and promoting good deeds. The word originally means songs of a kind of enthusiastic and motivating nature. I would recommend the following links or search for a particular artist:
I hope I covered the points you raised in your question, and hope to hear from you soon. Thank you and please stay in touch.
Salam.
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