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Family · 6 min · Updated 2026-08-24

Teaching Children the Qur'an

The Prophet ﷺ said that the best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.

Evidence and guidance

The Prophet ﷺ said that the best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it. The hadith is general, and teaching children is a noble application.

How to apply it

Keep lessons short and regular. Let children hear clear recitation and see adults reading the Qur'an. Correct mistakes without humiliation. Audio helps repetition but cannot replace a competent teacher who can hear and correct tajwid.