Ramadan 2026
| R amadan is finally here, and we’ve been fortunate enough to be blessed with entering this holy month. Every Ramadan we all have the same goal, the same aspiration to finish the Qur’an in this month. Yet this year it’s different, you’re at uni, you’re now juggling deadlines, 9AM lectures, and surviving on an empty stomach during Ramadan is no small feat. When you’re absolutely knackered and just trying to keep up with your list of tasks, the idea of completing the entire Qur’an in the month can feel somewhat overwhelming. But here’s the good news, it is completely doable, even with a packed timetable. You don’t need to pull all-nighters or skip your revision to make it happen. You just need a solid game plan. If your goal is to finish the Qur’an this Ramadan, here are the best tips to help you smash it without burning out. |
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Do the Maths
The easiest way to tackle a massive goal such as finishing the Qur’an in Ramadan is to break it down into bite sized chunks. A standard Qur’an has about 600 pages. Therefore, to finish it in 30 days, you only need to read 20 pages a day.
That might sound like a lot, but look at it this way, that’s 4 pages after every prayer, which will take about 15-20 minutes maximum per prayer.
The Simple Formula
If you read 4 pages after Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, you’ll hit your daily target effortlessly.
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Utilise the Pockets of Time
As a student or busy working professional, you probably have a lot of intermittent gaps in your day. Instead of endlessly scrolling TikTok while waiting outside the lecture theatre or in between meetings, use those pockets of time.
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Suhoor is Your Secret Weapon
We all know the struggle of waking up for Suhoor, stuffing down some oats and stumbling back to bed. But those quiet hours before the sun rises are incredibly blessed.
Once you’ve eaten and prayed Fajr, try staying awake for just 15 to 20 extra minutes to read. Your mind is fresh, your flat is actually quiet for once, and reciting 5–10 pages before the day has even started is a massive boost in achieving your goals.
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Maximise the Weekends
Now I know how it is, some days you’re going to be swamped with assignments or extra work from your boss, or you’ll just be too exhausted after a long day of work and that’s okay.
The Buffer Strategy
Use your weekends to catch up or pull ahead. If you read an extra 10 pages on Saturday and Sunday, you build up a “buffer.” This means if you have an absolutely chaotic Tuesday and miss a few pages, you won’t fall behind your overall target.
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Quality Over Quantity
The ultimate goal of Ramadan is to connect with the words of Allah. If you find yourself rushing through just to tick a box without understanding a single word, take a step back.
Read the English translation alongside it. Reflect on the verses. Even if you only manage to complete half of the Qur’an but you truly absorbed its meaning, that is a massive win.
Quick Breakdown: The “Uni Student” Qur’an Plan
Make a plan, stick to your daily pages where you can, and make this Ramadan your most productive one yet.
| Prayer | Pages to Read | Best Time for Students |
| Fajr | 4 Pages | Right after Fajr before sleeping |
| Dhuhr | 4 Pages | During a break on campus / on your lunchbreak |
| Asr | 4 Pages | On the commute home or after a lecture |
| Maghrib | 4 Pages | Just before or right after Iftar |
| Isha | 4 Pages | Before or after Taraweeh |
Want to dive deeper into the meanings behind what you are reading this month?
Come along to our weekly Roots Workshops.
A standard Qur’an has about 600 pages. That’s just 4 pages after every prayer. 15-20 minutes maximum per prayer.
Do the Maths
The easiest way to tackle a massive goal such as finishing the Qur’an in Ramadan is to break it down into bite sized chunks. A standard Qur’an (also known as a Mushāf) has about 600 pages. Therefore, to finish it in 30 days, you only need to read 20 pages a day.
That might sound like a lot, but look at it this way, that’s 4 pages after every prayer, which will take about 15-20 minutes maximum per prayer.
Utilise the Pockets of Time
As a student or busy working professional, you probably have a lot of intermittent gaps in your day. Instead of endlessly scrolling TikTok while waiting outside the lecture theatre or in between meetings, use those pockets of time.
Suhoor is Your Secret Weapon
We all know the struggle of waking up for Suhoor, stuffing down some oats and stumbling back to bed. But those quiet hours before the sun rises are incredibly blessed.
Once you’ve eaten and prayed Fajr, try staying awake for just 15 to 20 extra minutes to read. Your mind is fresh, your flat is actually quiet for once, and reciting 5–10 pages before the day has even started is a massive boost in achieving your goals.
Maximise the Weekends
Now I know how it is, some days you’re going to be swamped with assignments or extra work from your boss, or you’ll just be too exhausted after a long day of work and that’s okay.
Quality Over Quantity
The ultimate goal of Ramadan is to connect with the words of Allah. If you find yourself rushing through just to tick a box without understanding a single word, take a step back.
Read the English translation alongside it. Reflect on the verses. Even if you only manage to complete half of the Qur’an but you truly absorbed its meaning, that is a massive win.
Quick Breakdown: The “Uni Student” Qur’an Plan
Make a plan, stick to your daily pages where you can, and make this Ramadan your most productive one yet.
| Prayer | Pages to Read | Best Time for Students |
| Fajr | 4 Pages | Right after Fajr before sleeping |
| Dhuhr | 4 Pages | During a break on campus / on your lunchbreak |
| Asr | 4 Pages | On the commute home or after a lecture |
| Maghrib | 4 Pages | Just before or right after Iftar |
| Isha | 4 Pages | Before or after Taraweeh |
Want to dive deeper into the meanings behind what you are reading this month?
Come along to our weekly Roots Workshops.
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