A Yearly Quran Recitation Schedule: Completing the Quran in 12 Months
Completing the Quran in one year is a beautiful and achievable goal for anyone who wishes to strengthen their connection with Allah, reflect on His words, and gain spiritual elevation. The Quran is the ultimate source of guidance for Muslims, and reading it regularly brings countless blessings and rewards.
Below, you’ll find a practical schedule to complete the Quran in a year, along with the virtues of incorporating Quran recitation into your daily routine.
The Schedule: Completing the Quran in One Year
To complete the Quran in one year, you need to read a manageable portion every day. The Quran consists of 30 Juz (sections), and by dividing these 30 Juz over the 365 days of the year, you can complete the Quran by reading just a small portion daily.
Daily Recitation Breakdown:
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Number of Juz per Year: 30
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Number of Days in a Year: 365
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Juz per Day: 1 Juz every 30 days, or roughly 1 page of the Quran every day.
However, you can make the recitation more manageable by reading smaller portions of the Quran each day and still finish within a year.
Monthly Breakdown:
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January to December: Each month, aim to complete one Juz. This means reading about 1 Juz per month, which is roughly 20 pages per month.
For example:
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Daily Recitation (Average): Around 1-2 pages per day.
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Monthly Goal: Approximately 20 pages per month.
This method allows you to pace yourself steadily while still completing the entire Quran within a year.
Alternative Schedule:
If you have a busier lifestyle and prefer to recite in smaller chunks, consider the following schedule:
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1 Juz every 10 days: Aim to finish 10 Juz per month (this could be 2-3 pages per day depending on the amount of time you have for recitation).
A more detailed breakdown for 10 days per Juz:
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Day 1-10: Recite Juz 1 (about 2-3 pages daily)
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Day 11-20: Recite Juz 2 (about 2-3 pages daily)
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Continue this cycle until you complete the Quran in 12 months.
For those with more time:
If you have the luxury of additional time each day, you can aim to finish the Quran faster by reading more pages each day. For example, reading 5 pages a day would allow you to complete the Quran in approximately 6 months.
Incorporating Quran Recitation into Your Daily Routine
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Start Your Day with Quran: Begin each morning with a recitation. Even 5-10 minutes of recitation before work or other daily activities sets a positive tone for the day.
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Break it into Sessions: If reading the Quran all at once seems difficult, you can break your reading into two or three sessions. For instance:
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Read 2 pages after Fajr
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2 pages after Dhuhr
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1 page before you sleep
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Set a Specific Time: Having a set time each day for recitation—whether it’s after a prayer, during a break, or before bed—helps maintain consistency.
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Use a Quran App: Many Quran apps offer reminders, allowing you to stay on track with your daily recitation goal, and they can help you listen to recitations on the go.
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Read and Reflect: Don’t just rush through the Quran—take time to understand and reflect on its meanings. If you're able to read and understand the meanings (via translation or tafsir), it will make the experience more spiritually enriching.
The Virtues of Reciting the Quran Daily
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Spiritual Elevation
The Quran is the word of Allah, and reciting it brings us closer to Him. When we read the Quran with sincerity, we invite Allah’s blessings into our lives. It helps purify our hearts and elevate our spirituality.
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“Indeed, this Quran guides to that which is most suitable...” (Quran 17:9)
By committing to read the Quran regularly, we align our lives with Allah’s guidance, resulting in inner peace, clarity, and purpose.
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A Source of Blessing
Reciting the Quran brings blessings to every part of our lives. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said:
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“Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will receive one reward for it, and the reward will be multiplied ten times.” (Sunan Tirmidhi)
Even if we read just a few lines, each letter of the Quran holds immense reward. The more we read, the more we accumulate rewards from Allah.
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Protection from Harm
The Quran is a source of protection for the believer, both physically and spiritually. It acts as a shield against evil whispers, negative thoughts, and the harm of Shaytan.
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“Indeed, this Quran guides to that which is most suitable, and gives good tidings to the believers who do righteous deeds that they will have a great reward.” (Quran 17:9)
The more you recite the Quran, the greater the protection you’ll have from life's trials and the whisperings of Shaytan.
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Intercession on the Day of Judgment
The Quran will intercede on behalf of its reciters on the Day of Judgment. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said:
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“The Quran is an intercessor, something given permission to intercede, and its intercession will be accepted.” (Sahih Muslim)
This means that when you make the Quran a part of your daily life, it will act as a source of intercession for you when you stand before Allah on the Day of Judgment.
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A Means of Gaining Knowledge
Reciting the Quran daily opens up doors to knowledge and wisdom. As you read, reflect, and ponder upon the verses, Allah grants you deeper understanding and insight into the world around you.
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“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.” (Quran 2:2)
Each recitation reveals new meanings, offers solutions to life’s challenges, and encourages growth in our faith and understanding.
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A Source of Healing
The Quran is known for its healing properties. Allah says in the Quran:
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“And We sent down in the Quran such things that have healing and mercy for the believers...” (Quran 17:82)
Whether it’s physical illness, mental stress, or emotional turmoil, reciting the Quran regularly has the power to heal and comfort the soul.
Conclusion: A Journey with the Quran
Committing to recite the Quran daily, even if only for a few minutes, has immense spiritual, personal, and practical benefits. It provides a path to forgiveness, closeness to Allah, peace, and protection. Completing the Quran in a year is not just a goal to check off your list—it’s a continuous journey that draws you nearer to Allah, strengthens your faith, and helps you live a life full of wisdom and blessings.
Remember, it’s never about how quickly you finish, but about how consistently you strive to reflect on the message of the Quran and implement it into your life. Whether you read 1 page a day or 10 pages, every moment spent with the Quran is a moment of reward.
May Allah make it easy for us all to complete the Quran in a meaningful way and to benefit from its teachings throughout our lives.
A collaboration with ChatGPT, Written by Muhamed Cherno Baba Gaye