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RecommendedFollow-on learningWhat is the Qur'an?
The Qur'an is the revealed word of Allah and the recitation used in the prayer comes from it.
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Further prayer learning
Qur'an 29:45
Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer.
The Qur'an is the book revealed by Allah to the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
In salah, the Muslim recites from the Qur'an, beginning with Al-Fatihah and then other surahs where they are learned.
Learning even a few short surahs with care helps the prayer feel more rooted, meaningful, and confident.
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Why it matters in prayer
The standing part of prayer is tied closely to Qur'an recitation, so learning the Qur'an and learning salah naturally support one another.
Start simply
Begin with Al-Fatihah and one short surah learned well. From there, recitation can keep growing steadily.