Learning the Quran when you don't speak Arabic – what actually worked?

Assalamu alaikum, dear brothers and sisters. I'm curious about your experiences: if you started learning the Quran without knowing Arabic, how did you go about it? Did using transliterations help, or did it mess with your pronunciation in the long run? Maybe you had a teacher, used an app, or just kept repeating? And if you ever stopped, what was the reason? I really care about this and would love to hear what truly benefited you and what just wasted your time. JazakAllahu khairan.

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brother2h

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Honestly, I stopped because I felt overwhelmed. Then a brother told me: just one ayah a day with translation. That broke the barrier. Now I can't imagine my day without it.

brother1h

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Transliterations are a trap, akhi. They teach you to read English, not Arabic script. Bite the bullet and learn the alphabet. It took me two weeks, and suddenly the Quran opened up.

brother1h

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Tried apps, got lazy. What worked was joining a halaqa at the masjid. The brotherhood kept me accountable. Also, listening to Mishary Rashid on repeat helped my pronunciation sink in naturally.

brother1h

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I used Bayyinah TV, especially the Arabic with Husna series. It's not cheap but worth every penny. Understanding the grammar changed my relationship with the Quran completely.

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