The Quran, Allah’s Speech, is evidence that Allah is the Master who cares about us.
He did not let us discover what we should and should not do by ourselves like animals, but He revealed a sacred message to all humanity to guide us in our lives and relieve our lost souls in this world before we will be raised again to be accountable for our actions.
That’s the reason why learning the Quran is a must these days because of the widespread bad deeds and the loss of morality and guidance in many societies.
While learning the Quran, especially online, many people lose interest in the middle of their way because of many reasons that naturally relate to being humans and these problems are solvable.
So this article will provide you with some practical steps to help you stay motivated when learning the Quran online.
1. Set Realistic and Specific Goals
At first, after hearing the benefits of learning and memorizing the Quran, you will be enthusiastic to learn the whole Qur’an in a short time ignoring your human nature which may get boring, and the many circumstances that may occur to you.
And when you face them, they might seem like unsolvable obstacles that will prevent you from continuing to learn the Quran.
This will happen if you are not honest about learning the Quran forgetting about your main goal.
So it is essential to intend an honest intention that no matter what happens you will choose to continue on your path just as the first time you intended it. Then you should set clear and achievable goals giving yourself the time to reflect deeply on the Surahs you have learned and apply their teachings in your life.
You should also break down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps to avoid procrastination and being afraid to begin any of your goals.
It is considerable to track your progress to see how far you have come and get encouraged to keep up with your goals and never lose hope. And in case there are any problems, the tracker will enable you to notice the cause of the problem so you can do something to solve it.
2. Create a Dedicated Study Space
Having a dedicated and comfortable space for Quran study will enable your mind to adapt effectively while studying the Qur’an and will keep you focused and less distracted by daily tasks.
You just need to spend some time for once to choose and prepare the right Qur’an learning space as this will save you the time you waste trying to choose it every time.
This will allow you to have the quality time needed to have the extreme benefit of your study.
And this is what matters, the quality time that allows you to comprehend information well, of course affecting your heart through deep reflection on the Qur’an, not how much Surahs you study a day.
Using visual aids, such as flashcards, posters, and mind maps will enable you to reinforce learning the Qur’an.
By being in your eye level will deepen their meanings in your mind and heart because they will have been kept in the long-term memory.
3. Find a Study Buddy or Join a Study Group
Being in a group with the same purpose has many benefits, two of which will be discussed.
On the practical level, they help each other stay motivated and inspired. it helps people who suffer from procrastination find themselves among determined people who one has to do their work with them, unconsciously acquiring their motivational spirit. As they always remind each other of their intention of learning the Qur’an which forces them to remain devoted and never give up as in the case of you are on this path alone facing any obstacle.
And on the spiritual level, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said,
“Any group of people that assemble in one of the Houses of Allah to recite the Book of Allah, learning and teaching it, tranquility will descend upon them, mercy will engulf them, angels will surround them and Allah will make mention of them to those (the angels) in His proximity.”
Sunnah
4. Incorporate Variety into Your Study Routine
Because we are humans, our psychology is built to get bored quickly, this is normal, so the variety of studying techniques is essential to conquer this and help us maintain the continuity and quality of learning the Qur’an.
Approaching different sources to get the Quran properly will help you understand the verses of each Surah in the way you prefer. In addition, listening and seeing the words of the Quran at the same time will improve your level in reciting the Quran and will make you acquire the different ways of Tajweed you should apply while reciting it.
And returning to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed PBUH, He said to one of his companions that,
“Time should be devoted (to the worldly affairs) and time should be devoted (to prayer)”. He (the Prophet PBUH) said this thrice.”
The full Hadith
So we find that it is necessary to give yourself the time to take breaks to engage in other activities, to avoid boredom which of course will affect the quality of your learning.
There are many ways to avoid boredom such as doing physical exercise, playing a game with your siblings, or hanging out with one of your friends.
5. Recognize and Celebrate Your Progress
Acknowledging and celebrating progress in Quran study will give you a push forward to continue in your way as enthusiastically as you decided to begin the journey of learning the Quran.
As human beings, we get frustrated easily when we fail at small steps and we may stop for a long time, missing the passion and the honest intention we began with.
So it is important to stop and figure out where you are now from the beginning and be grateful to Allah that He SWT facilitated that way to you and He fixed that passion of learning in your heart. He SWT said,
“If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more.”
You should appreciate yourself as well that you did not give up when it was frustrating and kept consistent although all the obstacles faced you. All of these matters should not be taken for granted, not every on have this grace of the want to learn and keep consistently doing it.
You should put in mind that Allah is the main reason for all the knowledge you acquired and He is the One Who chose you and for that, you should eternally be grateful.
Conclusion
In closing, Learning the Quran can simply be a fixed part of your day if you constantly followed the previous steps. You do not have to exert great effort. All you should do is keep committed and do your best studying and reciting the Qur’an.
And always remember that Satan will always lower the value of what you are doing. Do not dive up that way that Allah put you in. You are doing a great job no matter how many times you fall. The most important thing is sticking to that path no matter what.
Always seek guidance and power from Allah and renew your intention and He will not definitely let you down, because He SWT made that way easy from the very beginning. He said,
And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?
Surah Al-Qamar
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