Article: Scanning chapters is a good way to prime your brain before you begin reading a section of the Qur'an. Read any headings in each section before you get started. Identify what the themes or topics are for the section you are about to read. For example, if the section heading indicates that it's about God creating Earth, then the upcoming section probably tells the Qur'an's version of the creation story. The longer you read, the less you may comprehend, so try not to read for more than 30 minutes at a time. Identify how much you can read in this time frame and keep all of your readings to about this length. You can read for shorter spans as well, such as 5, 10, or 15 minutes at a time. See what works best for you and limit your reading sessions accordingly. as you read to identify concepts you want to return to. Keep a notepad handy while you read the Qur'an so that you can write down any interesting quotes, concepts, or questions you encounter along the way. Write down the page number and verse as well. This will make it easier for you to come back to sections that you want to explore in more depth. You can take notes on anything that strikes your interest while you read the Qur'an. Don't censor or limit yourself. Taking notes will help you to retain more of what you read. If you're familiar with other religious texts, connecting the stories and ideas you encounter in the Qur'an may help you to understand them better. Focus on making connections throughout the text to help make the information more approachable and memorable. For example, if you have read the Bible before, then you might draw parallels between stories in the Qur'an and stories in the Bible. If you encounter anything that you cannot figure out, find someone who might be able to help you understand it. There are several ways you could get answers to your questions while reading the Qur'an. For example, you could: Talk with a friend or family member who is knowledgeable about the Qur'an. Visit a local mosque and talk with an imam. Search the internet for information related to your question. Go to an online forum or website and ask your question.
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Scan sections by looking at any headings the text includes. Break the text into small, manageable chunks. Take notes Connect the concepts you encounter with other ideas and texts. Ask questions about what you read if something is unclear.