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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
In this fatwa:
The best Du`a to say before reading the Quran is to first recite: “A`udhu billahi minash-Shayṭanir-rajim” (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan), followed by “Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim” (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). You may also say: “Allahummaj`alil-Qurana rabi`a qalbi…” to ask Allah for peace, guidance, and light.
Responding to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:
Your question shows a beautiful love for the Word of God. May Allah increase that love and draw you closer to Him through His Book, the Quran.
Before you begin reading the Quran, there is something very important to remember: always seek protection from Satan. Sometimes, when we do something good—like reading the Quran—Satan tries to distract us, confuse us, or make us lose focus. That`s why Allah Himself tells us to begin by seeking refuge in Him.
When you are about to open the Quran, say:
“A`udhu billahi minash-Shayṭanir-rajim” (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan)
Then, follow it with:
“Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim“
(In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
This helps set the right tone—humble, focused, and spiritually connected.
To get the most from your reading, here are two beautiful Du`as (prayers) you can say before or after your recitation:
- Asking for Peace and Comfort through the Holy Word:
Allahummaj`alil-Qurana rabi`a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala`a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi wa ghammi.
(O Allah, make the Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sorrow, and the reliever of my worries and grief.)
- Asking for Knowledge and Guidance:
Allahummanfa`ni bima `allamtani, wa `allimni ma yanfa`uni, wa zidni `ilma, warzuqni tilawatahu ana`al-layli wa aṭrafan-nahar, waj`alhu hujjatan li ya Rabbal-`alamin.
(O Allah, benefit me with what You`ve taught me, teach me what will benefit me, increase me in knowledge, help me recite it during the night and day, and make it a proof for me on the Day of Judgment, O Lord of the worlds.)
Reading the Quran is not just about words on a page—it is about connecting with Allah`s guidance and allowing it to bring peace and light into your life. May your journey with the Quran be filled with blessings, understanding, and nearness to Allah.
For a broader understanding, consult these fatwas:
- Can We Recite the Quran without Moving the Tongue?
- Does Reading Quran on Phone Count?
- Can I Read the Quran on My Period?
- Is Touching Quran Without Wudu Permissible?
- Can a Woman Read Quran Loudly?
- Can I Listen to Quran while Studying?
Almighty Allah knows best.