Ramadan is the month of the Quran: ุดูููุฑู ุฑูู ูุถูุงูู ุงูููุฐูู ุฃููุฒููู ููููู ุงููููุฑูุขูู, "the month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed" (al-Baqarah 2:185). Each Ramadan, Jibril would review the whole Quran with the Prophet ๏ทบ, and in his final year he did so twice (al-Bukhari 4998). It is natural that many Muslims want to complete it in this month. A plan makes that far more likely.
Choose your goal
| Goal | Daily amount | Per prayer |
|---|---|---|
| One complete reading (khatm) | 1 juz (~20 pages) | 4 pages after each prayer |
| Two complete readings | 2 juz (~40 pages) | 8 pages after each prayer |
| Half the Quran | Half a juz (~10 pages) | 2 pages after each prayer |
| Understanding focus | 1โ2 pages with translation and tafseer | After Fajr or 'Isha |
Choose honestly. A goal you complete is better than one you abandon in week two. If you are still learning to read, a goal like "finish Juz 'Amma with correct tajweed" is a wonderful Ramadan achievement.
The four-pages-per-prayer method
This is the simplest way to complete one khatm. After each of the five obligatory prayers, read four pages. That is roughly 10 to 15 minutes each time for a fluent reader, and it spreads the reading across the day so no single sitting feels heavy.
Plan around the month's shape
- Days 1โ20: steady daily reading. Try to stay slightly ahead of schedule.
- The last ten nights: many people increase worship, especially seeking Laylat al-Qadr. Being ahead gives you room for longer night prayer, reflection and dua.
- Catch-up days: if you fall behind, use weekends or the quieter hours after Fajr.
Before Ramadan starts
- Pick your goal and write it down.
- Choose your mushaf and put a bookmark in it.
- Read for 10 minutes a day in the weeks before, so the habit is already warm. See building a daily routine.
- Fix any recitation mistakes you know about with a teacher. See common mistakes.
For huffaz
Ramadan is the ideal time for a full revision of your memorisation. Many huffaz revise one or two juz a day, and recite them in taraweeh or night prayer. If you lead taraweeh, revise each night's portion carefully that day. See muraja'ah methods.
For families
- Read together for 15 minutes before iftar.
- Give each family member a portion, and complete a khatm together.
- Help children set their own goal: a new short surah each week, or reading Juz 'Amma.
- Explain the stories behind surahs at suhoor or iftar.
Add reflection
Speed is not the only measure. Choose one passage a day to read with its meaning, perhaps the first page of each juz. Our tafseer guides to al-Fatiha and Ayat al-Kursi are a good place to start.
If you fall behind
Do not give up. Either add one extra page per prayer until you catch up, or adjust your goal. Finishing half the Quran with attention is better than stopping altogether.
If you want help preparing for Ramadan, whether improving your recitation or understanding what you read, our one-on-one tajweed and tafseer classes can be booked for the weeks before the month begins.
Questions parents and students ask us
How can I finish the Quran in Ramadan?
Read one juz a day, which is about 20 pages. The easiest method is four pages after each of the five daily prayers.
How many pages a day to finish the Quran in 30 days?
About 20 pages a day, since the standard mushaf has 604 pages.
Is it better to finish the Quran or read with understanding in Ramadan?
Both are rewarded. Many people combine a khatm with a small daily portion read with its meaning.
What should I do if I fall behind on my Ramadan Quran plan?
Add a page or two after each prayer until you catch up, or adjust your goal rather than stopping.
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