How to Complete the Qur’an in 30 Days of Ramadan — Ramadan is not just the month of fasting. It is the month of the Qur’an.

Allah says in the Qur’an:

“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs of guidance and criterion…” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185)

This single verse establishes a divine relationship between Ramadan and the Qur’an. It was during this blessed month that the Qur’an was first revealed to our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) through Angel Jibreel (AS).

Every Ramadan, the Prophet ﷺ would revise the entire Qur’an with Jibreel. In the final year of his life, he revised it twice. This alone is enough to show us the importance of completing the Qur’an during Ramadan.

READ MORE: Ramadan for Beginners: A Complete Guide for New Muslims

For many Muslims, completing the Qur’an in 30 days feels overwhelming. Some start with energy but lose momentum. Others do not even begin because they assume it is too difficult.

This comprehensive guide will show you:

• Why completing the Qur’an in Ramadan is so powerful

• Exactly how to divide your reading over 30 days

• Multiple realistic reading plans (busy, working, student, homemaker)

• Spiritual tips to stay consistent

• How to balance recitation with reflection

• How to avoid burnout

• What to do if you fall behind

By the end of this article, you will have a clear, structured, and achievable roadmap to complete the Qur’an in 30 days — in sha Allah.

1. Why Completing the Qur’an in Ramadan Is So Important

1.1 Ramadan Is the Month of Revelation

The Qur’an was revealed in Ramadan. Specifically, it began on Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Decree), which Allah describes in Surah Al-Qadr as better than a thousand months.

Ramadan is therefore the anniversary of divine guidance.

When you complete the Qur’an in Ramadan, you are spiritually aligning yourself with the month’s original purpose.

1.2 The Practice of the Prophet ﷺ

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would review the entire Qur’an with Jibreel every Ramadan. This establishes a strong Sunnah foundation for revising and completing the Qur’an in this month.

If the Messenger of Allah, whose sins were forgiven, prioritized Qur’an revision in Ramadan, what about us?

1.3 The Multiplied Rewards

Ramadan is a season of multiplied reward. Every letter you recite from the Qur’an earns reward. The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah will receive a reward, and that reward will be multiplied by ten.”

Imagine completing over 600 pages of Qur’an in a month where rewards are multiplied beyond normal measure.

This is not just reading. This is an investment in your Hereafter.

2. Understanding the Structure of the Qur’an

Before creating a plan, you need to understand the structure of the Qur’an.

The Qur’an contains:

• 114 Surahs (chapters)

• 30 Juz (sections)

• Approximately 604 pages (in the Madinah Mushaf)

If you divide 604 pages by 30 days, you get approximately:

20 pages per day

And guess what?

1 Juz = approximately 20 pages

This means if you read:

• 1 Juz per day, you will complete the Qur’an in 30 days.

Simple. Structured. Achievable.

3. The Standard 30-Day Qur’an Completion Plan

Daily Target:

• 1 Juz per day

• About 20 pages per day

How to Break It Down Further:

Instead of reading 20 pages at once, divide it:

• 4 sessions per day

• 5 pages per session

Ideal Times:

1. After Fajr

2. Before or after Dhuhr

3. After Asr

4. After Isha / Taraweeh

If you read 5 pages in each session, you will comfortably complete 1 Juz daily.

4. A Realistic Plan for Busy People

Not everyone can sit for long sessions. If you are working full-time, running a business, or managing a home, here is a practical approach.

Plan: Read After Every Salah

There are 5 daily prayers:

• Fajr

• Dhuhr

• Asr

• Maghrib

• Isha

If you read 4 pages after each salah, you will complete:

4 pages × 5 prayers = 20 pages per day

This method works because:

• You are already in wudhu

• You are already spiritually focused

• It builds habit consistency

5. The 10-10 Method (Highly Effective)

This is one of the simplest strategies.

• 10 pages after Fajr

• 10 pages after Isha

Done.

Many scholars and students of knowledge use this method because mornings and nights in Ramadan are spiritually charged.

6. Completing the Qur’an Through Taraweeh

Taraweeh prayer in Ramadan is strongly connected to Qur’an recitation.

In many masjids, the Imam completes the entire Qur’an during Taraweeh across 29 or 30 nights.

If you attend Taraweeh consistently and follow attentively, you will:

• Listen to the entire Qur’an

• Gain reward of standing in prayer

• Connect spiritually through listening

However, listening alone should not replace personal recitation.

7. Recitation vs Reflection – Finding the Balance

A common question arises:

Should I focus on finishing the Qur’an or on understanding it?

The answer is balance.

Ramadan is a month of increased recitation. But do not let your reading become mechanical.

Practical method:

• Complete 1 Juz daily for recitation

• Select 5–10 verses daily for deep reflection

You may use a trusted tafsir to understand meanings. Tafsir like that of Ibn Kathir can be helpful for deeper insight.

This way, you gain both:

• Quantity (completion)

• Quality (reflection)

8. How to Stay Consistent for 30 Days

Consistency is the real challenge.

Here are proven strategies:

8.1 Make a Clear Intention (Niyyah)

Do not start casually. Make a firm internal commitment.

Say to yourself:

“I intend to complete the Qur’an this Ramadan for the sake of Allah.”

Clarity strengthens discipline.

8.2 Use a Physical Mushaf

Avoid relying only on your phone. Physical copies reduce distraction.

Your eyes, hands, and heart engage more deeply.

8.3 Track Your Progress

Use a checklist:

Day 1 – Juz 1
Day 2 – Juz 2
…
Day 30 – Juz 30

Tracking builds psychological momentum.

8.4 Read Even When You Don’t Feel Like It

Motivation fluctuates. Discipline must not.

Some days will feel heavy. Continue anyway.

Ramadan is about spiritual training.

9. What If You Fall Behind?

It happens.

Do not quit.

If you miss a day:

• Add 5 extra pages daily for the next few days
  OR

• Use a weekend catch-up session

Never let one bad day destroy the entire month.

Remember: Shaytan wants you to stop completely.

10. Special Advice for Sisters During Ramadan

Women who experience menstruation may miss several days of recitation.

Options:

• Increase daily reading before and after the cycle

• Listen to Qur’an during menstruation

• Engage in dhikr and tafsir study

Scholars differ regarding touching the Mushaf during menstruation, so follow trusted scholarly guidance.

11. Spiritual Benefits of Completing the Qur’an in Ramadan

When you complete the Qur’an sincerely:

• Your heart softens

• Your sins are forgiven

• Your relationship with Allah strengthens

• You gain discipline

• You develop love for recitation

The Qur’an becomes your companion.

And on the Day of Judgment, the Qur’an will intercede for its companion.

12. Laylatul Qadr and Qur’an Completion

Laylatul Qadr occurs in the last ten nights of Ramadan.

If you complete your Qur’an during these nights, the reward is unimaginable.

Allah says in Surah Al-Qadr:

“Laylatul Qadr is better than a thousand months.”

That is more than 83 years of worship.

Imagine completing the Qur’an during such a night.

13. Teaching Your Family to Complete the Qur’an

Make it a family goal.

• Assign daily Juz targets

• Recite together after Maghrib

• Encourage children with small rewards

Create a Qur’anic atmosphere in your home.

14. Beyond Ramadan – Don’t Stop

Ramadan should not be the only time you touch the Qur’an.

Use Ramadan to build a lifelong habit.

After Ramadan:

• Complete 1 Juz every 3 days
  OR

• Complete 1 Qur’an every 2–3 months

Consistency after Ramadan is a sign your worship was sincere.

15. A 30-Day Detailed Breakdown (Page-Based Plan)

Day 1: Pages 1–20
Day 2: Pages 21–40
Day 3: Pages 41–60
…
Continue in 20-page increments
Day 30: Final 20 pages

Simple arithmetic. Powerful spiritual outcome.

16. Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Waiting until mid-Ramadan to start

• Reading too fast without tajweed

• Missing days without recovery plan

• Relying solely on motivation

• Neglecting understanding entirely

Avoid these and your Ramadan will transform.

17. Final Motivation: Why You Must Try This Ramadan

Life is uncertain.

How many Ramadans have passed?

How many remain?

The Qur’an is not just a book. It is guidance. It is healing. It is light.

Allah chose Ramadan to reveal it. Choose Ramadan to reconnect with it.

Let this Ramadan be different.

Let this be the Ramadan you complete the Qur’an.

And perhaps, by the mercy of Allah, this Qur’an will be your light in the grave, your intercessor on the Day of Judgment, and your elevation in Jannah.

Final Dua

May Allah allow us to recite the Qur’an with sincerity.
May He make it the spring of our hearts.
May He allow us to complete it in Ramadan with consistency and reflection.
And may He make us among the people of the Qur’an.

Ameen.