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title: "How to Instill Love of the Quran in Children: The Hadith and Practical Steps"
description: "Instilling love of the Quran in children: we quote from IslamWeb the hadiths \"the best of you\" and \"read and rise\", with practical steps for parents."
url: "https://iqraairtqi.com/en/blogs/how-to-instill-love-for-the-quran-in-childrens-hearts-online"
date: "2026-09-03T07:02:32+00:00"
---

# How to Instill Love of the Quran in Children: The Hadith and Practical Steps

<div class="whiteboard-box">- **Instilling love of the Quran in children:** we quote from IslamWeb the hadiths "the best of you" and "read and rise", with practical steps for parents.
- 📖 The two hadiths and their explanation are quoted verbatim from IslamWeb with a link to each source.
- 🧭 The ages and steps suggested are our own practical organisation, not religious rulings.
- 🤝 Example, patience and gradual progress matter more than pressure to memorise.

</div>Why help children love the Quran?
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IslamWeb's article "The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it" says (Arabic original):

> كما روى عثمان رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال : (خيركم من تعلم القرآن وعلمه ) رواه أبو داود والترمذي.  
> <cite>— IslamWeb, [خيركم من تعلم القرآن وعلمه](https://www.islamweb.net/ar/article/229546/خيركم-من-تعلم-القرآن-وعلمه)</cite>

*"The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it."* (Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi)

On the meaning of the hadith, an IslamWeb fatwa says:

> فالحديث المشار إليه حديث صحيح هو في الصحيحين وغيرهما، وهو عام في تعلم القرآن وتعليمه حفظا وتجويدا وتفسيرا.  
> <cite>— IslamWeb, [معنى حديث خيركم من تعلم القرآن وعلمه](https://www.islamweb.net/ar/fatwa/112408/معنى-حديث-خيركم-من-تعلم-القرآن-وعلمه)</cite>

The hadith of "recite and rise"
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The same article quotes a hadith containing the phrase "recite and rise", which shows that the reciter has a rank at the last verse he recites:

> كما في حديث عبد الله بن عمر مرفوعا: ( يقال لصاحب القرآن اقرأ وارتق ورتل كما كنت ترتل في الدنيا فإن منزلك عند آخر آية تقرؤها ) رواه أبو داود والترمذي.  
> <cite>— IslamWeb, [خيركم من تعلم القرآن وعلمه](https://www.islamweb.net/ar/article/229546/خيركم-من-تعلم-القرآن-وعلمه)</cite>

*"It will be said to the companion of the Quran: recite and rise, and recite slowly as you used to recite in the world, for your rank is at the last verse you recite."* (Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi)

Practical steps for parents (suggested organisation)
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<table><tr><th>Approximate age</th><th>What to do</th><th>Note</th></tr><tr><td>3 to 5</td><td>Listen to slow recitation and short surahs in sessions of a few minutes</td><td>Keep the session calm and enjoyable</td></tr><tr><td>6 to 9</td><td>Gradual memorisation with a teacher and weekly recitation</td><td>Praise effort, not only results</td></tr><tr><td>10 and over</td><td>Simple tajweed and reflection on the meaning of what they read</td><td>Give them a copy of the Quran they love and a competent teacher</td></tr></table>

Mistakes that turn children away from the Quran
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- **Pressure and scolding after mistakes:** the child links the Quran with fear.
- **Long, irregular sessions:** short and regular works better.
- **No role model:** it helps if the child sees the family reciting.
- **Comparing them with siblings or peers.**

The role of a competent teacher
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A teacher corrects pronunciation, motivates the child and tracks progress. See [Ways to memorise the Quran and keep it firm](/blogs/ways-memorize-quran-quickly), the [online Quran academy](/en/online-quran-academy), and start with your child on Surah Al-Fatiha: [The virtue of reciting Surah Al-Fatiha](/blogs/virtue-of-reciting-surah-al-fatiha).

<div class="faq-section">#### Frequently asked questions

<div class="faq-item">**Q: From what age should I start with my child?**A: You can start early with listening and short surahs, and the teacher sets the right progression for your child's age.

</div><div class="faq-item">**Q: How long should a session be?**A: A few regular minutes are enough at first, growing with age and ability.

</div><div class="faq-item">**Q: Do we need a teacher?**A: The hadith quoted above is general about learning and teaching the Quran. A competent teacher corrects pronunciation and motivates the child.

</div><div class="faq-item">**Q: What if the child gets bored?**A: Shorten the session, change the approach and praise their effort. Never make the Quran a punishment.

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