Short Chapters of the Holy Quran for Memorization

As it has been mentioned earlier, the performance of five-time prayers is obligatory. Reciting Al-Fatihah (the opening chapter of the Holy Quran) and some verses or a short surah (chapter) in Arabic is obligatory too. Learning the proper Arabic pronunciation of these verses and understanding their meanings is also essential.

However, there is no true substitute for a teacher. Therefore, it is advisable to have your recitation checked by a teacher of the Holy Quran at the first available chance.

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Al-Fatihah, or the Opening Chapter

1. Bismillah e errahman e erraheem
2. Al humdo lil-lahi rab-bil al ala-meen.
3. Arrahman i erraheem.
4. Maliki yaum i eddeen.
5. Iyyaka nabudu wa iyyaka nasta een.
6. Ihdina assirata al mustaqeem.
7. Sirata allazhina anamta alaihim, ghairil maghdubi alaihim, wa la adhdhaal leen. (Aameen)

1. In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
2. Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds;
3. Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
4. Master of the Day of Judgment.
5. Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
6. Show us the straight way, the way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray. (Amen)

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Al-Asr, or Time Through the Ages

1. Wal-asr
2. Inna al insaana la fee khusr
3. ella allazheena aamanu wa amilu ssalihati,
4. wa tawasau bilhaqqi watawasau bi assabr.

1. By (the token of) Time (through the ages)
2. Verily Man is in loss;
3. Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.

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Al-Kawthar, or Abundance

1. Inna atainaka alkawthar
2. Fasalli li rabbika wanhar
3. Inna shaniaka huwa alabtar.

1. To thee have We Granted the Fount (of Abundance)
2. Therefore to thy Lord turn in prayer and sacrifice
3. For he who hateth thee, He will be cut off (from future hope).

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An-Nasr, or Help

1. Izha ja a nasru Allah i wa alfath,
2. Waraita annasa yadkhuloona fee deen e illahi afwaja
3. Fa subbih bi hamdi rabbika wa estaghfirho, innahoo kana tawwaba.

1. When comes the Help of Allah and Victory,
2. And thou dost see the People enter Allah's Religion in crowds,
3. Then Celebrate the Praises of thy Lord, and pray for his Forgiveness
4. For He is Oft-Returning (in Grace and Mercy).

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Al-Ikhlas, or Purity (of Faith)

1. Qul, how Allah u ahad
2. Allah u ssamad
3. Lam yalid wa lam yoolad
4. Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad.

1. Say "He is Allah, The One and Only,
2. "Allah. the Eternal, Absolute;
3. "He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. "And there is none like unto Him.

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Al-Falaq or The Dawn

1. Qul aoozhu bi rubbil falaq; min sharri ma khalaq
2. Wa min sharri ghasiqin Izha waqub
3. Wa min sharri ennaffathati fi el oqad
4. Wa min sharri hasidin izha hasud.

1. Say : "I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn,
2. "From the mischief of created things;
3. "From the mischief of Darkness as it overspreads;
4. "From the mischief of those who practice Secret Arts
5. "And from the mischief of the envious one as he practices envy."

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An-Nas, or The Mankind

1. Qul aoozhu bi rubbi enaas
2. Maliki ennaas
3. Ilahi ennaas
4. Min sharri elwaswasil khannaas
5. Allazhi yuwasswiso fee sudoori ennaas
6. Min aljinnati wa annaas.

1. Say: "I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,
2. "The King (or Ruler) of mankind,
3. "The Lord (or Judge) of mankind,
4. "From the mischief of the whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper)
5. "(The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind,
6. Among Jinns and among men."