For example, if your native language is French, read the Qur’an in French. If your native language is Chinese, read the Qur’an in Chinese.

As an added benefit, accessing an online or ebook version of the Qur’an will mean that you can read it wherever you have internet access, which could be more convenient than carrying a paper copy of the book around everywhere you go.

An added benefit of listening to the Qur’an is that you can read at times when you normally couldn’t, such as during your commute to work or school, while exercising, or while you’re doing household chores.

Some Qur’an reading apps also have plans that you can use to read sections of the Qur’an according to a theme, such as marriage, charity, or friendship.

Check your local library or the community library at a local mosque to find a companion reader to guide you.

Try calling a local mosque to find out if they have any study groups you could join.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you attend religious services at a mosque or intend to explore the Muslim faith on a deeper level, it is helpful to be aware of and practice tajweed rules.

If you cough up phlegm at any point during your reading, make sure to pause and rinse your mouth out with water.

You may hold your Qur’an on your lap or on a surface in front of you, but never place it on the floor. Also, make sure that you are facing in the direction of prayer before you read.

Never rush your readings of the Qur’an. If you do not have time to read at a leisurely pace, choose another time to read.

Never stack other books on top of the Qur’an. This symbolizes that they are above the Qur’an.