By Irfana Fatimah Binte Mahmood. Soon, I was immersed. The sounds of the MRT, the announcements, the chatter around me all faded. It was just me and the Quran. It felt as though Allah was speaking directly to me, knowing the exact struggles I was facing.

By Rafiq Hariz. When a better understanding of the meanings of the verses I’m reciting, the experience of reciting the Quran changes entirely. The verses begin to carry deeper meaning, and the words that were once recited mechanically now invite more reflection and contemplation.

By Mohammed Nibras. I studied hard so I alone can escape sin. Yet I did not help anyone else avoid theirs. Hence, this is a reminder to myself and to all of us, not to prioritize just ourselves.

By Hafiy Adam Johannes Bin Jasno Johannes. Allah SWT helped us by surrounding us with good company, striving toward the same goal as us - a blessing that eased overcoming the barrier to even opening the Quran.

By Muhamad Amir Akmal Mohammad Sahrin. It was much more, not just the connection but the practise as without that weekly routine, we had let the deception of our “busy” life filled with work tricked us into not establishing our own routine and connection with the Quran.

By Noor Khadijah Sumayyah. Keep in touch with your prayer and the Quran. You should also get a Quran teacher so that you can have a teacher who can correct your mistakes. When you get a teacher you should not feel shy when your teacher corrects you for your mistakes.

By Batrisyia Nerva Abdullah. Even though I’m still learning the letters and sounds, I know that every small step counts.

by Naqiyah Ahmad Murad. In it lies many secrets and knowledge that Allah SWT shared with us, including something as mysterious as the birth of a child. How much do we know of ourselves?

By Muhammad Syafiq Bin Marzuki. But when I joined this Quran class again, I realised how many tajwid mistakes I had been making without knowing.

By Nur Hazlinda. But as a child, unaware of the Quran’s true value, I saw it merely as a task to complete or a competition to memorise the most —not as a means to connect with Allah. 

By Nicole Chen. And I found it by his grace. We do not enter Jannah because we are Muslims. And Inshaallah, it is through his mercy.

By Ruqoyah Mazlan. I started to understand that the Qur’an isn’t just a miracle because of its words. It’s a miracle because of what it does to a person who keeps coming back to it, despite self-doubt, despite slow progress, despite feeling behind others.

By Nur Hidayah. If you can spend 8, hours + OT sometimes at work, why can't you spend at least 2-3 hours 2x per week for Allah? Allah is the one providing you with everything and you're neglecting him.

By A S Rabiath Sameenah. I thought to myself , “if they can devote their lives to the Quran amidst constant struggle, what excuse do I really have?”

By Kabeerah Ali. We only had one life and we are not guaranteed another day so when are we going to start getting connected back to the Quran.

By Fatimah Lin. I often find myself reflecting on my own shortcomings, recognizing how much I have to improve, and praying for the strength to embody the teachings I am learning.