Learning and teaching the Quran is a cornerstone of Islamic life. The Quran is not just a holy book; it is a complete guide for humanity, offering spiritual guidance, moral principles, and practical instructions for daily living. By engaging with the Quran, Muslims strengthen their faith, deepen their understanding of Allah’s words, and cultivate a life rooted in righteousness and virtue.
Teaching the Quran ensures that its timeless wisdom is shared with others, preserving divine knowledge for future generations and fostering a community guided by faith and ethics.
The importance of learning and teaching the Quran extends beyond personal growth. It enriches society by spreading moral values, instilling compassion, and encouraging justice.
Below are 15 key points highlighting the importance of learning and teaching the Quran, supported by evidence from the Quran and Sunnah
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1. Guidance in Life
The Quran serves as a practical guide for every aspect of life—moral, spiritual, social, and personal. Learning it allows Muslims to understand the rules of Sharia, ethical conduct, and spiritual guidance. Teaching it ensures that others also benefit from its wisdom, creating a society rooted in justice and morality.
هَـذَا كِتَابٌ أَنزَلْنَاهُ مُبَارَكٌ لِيَدَّبَّرُوا آيَاتِهِ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُولُو الْأَلْبَابِ
Hatha Kitabun anzalnahu mubarakun liyaddabbaru ayatihi wa liyatadhakkara oloo al-albab
“This is a blessed Book which We have revealed, so that they may reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding may remember.” (Surah Sad 38:29)
2. Strengthening Faith
Knowledge of the Quran strengthens belief in Allah, His attributes, and His commandments. Learning it increases awareness of divine wisdom, while teaching it reinforces faith in both the teacher and the learner. Faith becomes stronger when knowledge is shared and applied in life.
قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
Qul hal yastawi allatheena yaAAlamoona wa allatheena la yaAAlamoona
“Say, are those who know equal to those who do not know?” (Surah Az-Zumar 39:9)
3. Attaining Allah’s Pleasure
Learning and teaching the Quran is among the most beloved deeds to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ emphasized that those who dedicate themselves to spreading Quranic knowledge are considered the best of people. This act earns Allah’s pleasure and eternal reward in the Hereafter.
خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَه
Khayrukum man ta‘allama al-Qur’āna wa ‘allamah
“The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)
4. Purification of the Heart
The Quran has a unique power to soften hearts and cleanse the soul. Regular recitation, study, and teaching cultivate sincerity, humility, and mindfulness. It protects the heart from arrogance, envy, and spiritual negligence.
أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ وَلَوْ كَانَ مِنْ عِنْدِ غَيْرِ اللَّهِ لَوَجَدُوا فِيهِ اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا”
Afala yatadabbaroona al-Qurana walaw kana min ‘indighayri Allahi lawajadoolfeehi ikhtilafan katheeran
“Do they not then reflect on the Quran? If it had been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein much discrepancy.” (Surah An-Nisa 4:82)
5. Preservation of the Quran
Learning and teaching the Quran, Muslims help preserve the Quran for future generations. Memorizing, understanding, and instructing others ensures the Quran remains a living guide in society and prevents misinterpretation or neglect.
وَنَزَّلْنَا الْذِّكْرَ لِتُبَيِّنُوا لِلنَّاسِ مَا نُزِّلَ إِلَيْهِ
Wa nazzalna alththikra litubayyinoo lilnnasi ma nuzzila ilayhi
“And We have revealed the Reminder (Quran) that you may explain to the people what has been revealed to them.” (Surah An-Nahl 16:44)
6. Reward Multiplied
Every act related to the Quran—reading, learning, or teaching—is rewarded abundantly by Allah. Even teaching one verse to someone earns rewards for both the teacher and the student, multiplying good deeds exponentially.
مَنْ قَرَأَ حَرْفًا مِنْ كِتَابِ اللَّهِ فَلَهُ بِهِ حَسَنَةٌ
Man qara’a harfan min kitabi Allahi falahu bihi hasanah
“Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah will have a reward, and each reward is multiplied tenfold.” (Tirmidhi)
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7. Protection from Sin
Learning the Quran increases awareness of what is permissible and what is sinful. Teaching it spreads this protective knowledge, reducing sin in individuals and society and guiding people to live righteous lives.
وَنُنَجِّي الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْا”
Wa nunajjiy allatheena ittaqaw
“And We will save those who fear Allah.” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:69)
8. Elevation in Status
Teaching the Quran elevates a person in rank in this world and the Hereafter. Scholars and teachers are highly respected in Islam because they pass on divine knowledge, inspiring others to live according to Allah’s commands.
قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
Qul hal yastawī alladhīna ya‘lamūna wa-alladhīna lā ya‘lamūn
The one who teaches the Quran is superior to the one who merely recites it without teaching.” (Ibn Majah)
9. Light in the Grave
The Quran will intercede and bring light for believers in their graves. Those who recite, memorize, and teach it will find comfort and protection in the Hereafter, making it a source of eternal benefit.
وَمَا أَنْزَلْنَا عَلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ إِلَّا لِتُبَيِّنَ لَهُمْ الَّذِي اخْتَلَفُوا فِيهِ
Wa mā anzalnā ‘alayka al-kitāba illā li-tubayyina lahum alladhī ikhtalafū fīh
“We sent down the Book to you to make clear to them that about which they differ.” (Surah An-Nahl 16:64)
10. Inner Peace
Learning and teaching the Quran brings spiritual calmness. Reflecting on its meanings reduces anxiety, stress, and fear, filling the heart with serenity and trust in Allah’s plan.
أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ
Ala bithikri Allahi tatma-innu al-quloob
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Surah Ar-Ra’d 13:28)
11. Strengthening Community
Sharing Quranic knowledge encourages cooperation and unity. Communities benefit when individuals act on Quranic teachings, fostering mutual respect, ethical behavior, and collective spiritual growth.
وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَى
Wata’awanoo ‘alal birri wattakwa
“And cooperate in righteousness and piety.” (Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:2)
12. Means of Intercession
The Quran will intercede for those who live by its teachings. Teaching it multiplies the circle of benefit, allowing both teacher and learner to earn intercession on the Day of Judgment.
اقْرَؤُوا الْقُرْآنَ فَإِنَّهُ يَأْتِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ شَفِيعًا لِأَصْحَابِهِ
Iqra’ū al-Qur’āna fa-innahu ya’tī yawma al-qiyāmati shafī‘an li-ashābih
“Recite the Quran, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Judgment.” (Abu Dawood)
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13. Intellectual Growth
Studying the Quran enhances reasoning, critical thinking, and reflection. Teaching encourages discussion and interpretation, stimulating intellectual and spiritual growth.
أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ
Afala yatadabbaroona al-Qurana
“Do they not then reflect on the Quran?” (Surah Muhammad 47:24)
14. Attaining Paradise
Learning and teaching the Quran is a means to achieve eternal success. Those who act upon its teachings and share its knowledge are promised Paradise, fulfilling the ultimate goal of a Muslim’s life.
وَاتْلُ مَا أُوحِيَ إِلَيْكَ مِنَ الْكِتَابِ
Watlu ma oohiya ilayka minal kitabi
“Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book.” (Surah Al-Ankabut 29:45)
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Conclusion
The act of learning and teaching the Quran is both a personal and communal responsibility that carries immense rewards in this life and the Hereafter. By studying the Quran, believers attain inner peace, strengthen their faith, and acquire the knowledge necessary to live a righteous life.
Teaching the Quran not only reinforces understanding for the instructor but also spreads guidance, shaping individuals and communities to embody Allah’s wisdom and principles.
Ultimately, engaging with the Quran transforms hearts and minds, preserves divine guidance, and ensures that its message continues to illuminate the path of humanity. Those who dedicate themselves to learning and teaching the Quran earn spiritual enrichment, divine blessings, and the pleasure of Allah.
By embracing this noble endeavor, Muslims contribute to the preservation of knowledge, the moral upliftment of society, and the eternal success of themselves and others.
