Strategies for the Youth's Spiritual Connection/ Familiarity with the Holy Quran: Insights from Ayatollah Khamenei's Perspective

One of the most beautiful means of connecting/ familiarity with the Divine is through communion with the Holy Quran. According to Hadiths, the most suitable group to initiate this communion with the Quran are the youth. This article targets the youth, aiming to guide them toward ethical virtues through familiarity and integration with the luminous verses of the Quran. This paper presents various strategies derived from the esteemed viewpoint of the Supreme Leader (May God Prolong His Life) to incorporate the Quran more profoundly into the lives of young individuals, emphasizing spiritual, managerial, cognitive (educational), and motivational approaches. Employing a descriptive-analytical method and drawing from the perspective of the Supreme Leader and references from the Quran and Hadiths, this research elucidates strategies for the youth's spiritual connection with the Holy Quran. The outcomes underscore that seeking refuge in the Almighty, continual remembrance of God, sincerity of intention, and self-purification are among the spiritual strategies advocated by the Supreme Leader for the youth's affinity with the Quran. Additionally, managing and scheduling daily recitation and listening to its verses, planning for Quran memorization, time management, and constant companionship with the Quran are managerial strategies highlighted in his speeches. In the realm of education, mastering proper recitation and Quranic concepts, studying and understanding the exegesis of Quranic verses, contemplating and grasping the meanings of the verses, recognizing the benefits of connecting with the Quran are other directives from the Supreme Leader. Furthermore, paying attention to various aspects of Quranic aesthetics, associating with Quranic personalities, implementing and practicing Quranic teachings, and engaging in Quranic gatherings are motivational strategies promoted by the Supreme Leader to encourage youth towards the Holy Quran.