Questions about learning Quran words

Short, clear answers for parents, teachers and learners.

• How many words are in the Quran?About 77,430 words, built from fewer than 5,000 different dictionary words.
• How many words do you need to understand the Quran?About 125 words make up half of what you read; a few hundred cover about 70%.
• What should children learn after the Qaida?Keep reading daily, and add short surahs, duas and the meanings of common words.
• Can children understand the Quran without learning Arabic grammar?Yes, to a useful level: common words plus a few joining letters go a long way.

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