خاتم ( Khatam) is derived from ختم. They say ختم الشیء او ختم علیه i.e. he sealed, stamped, impressed or imprinted the thing or he put the seal on it. This is the primary signification of this word. Or the primary signification of ختم ( khatmun) is the act of covering over the thing. It also signifies the protecting
So the first step is to make the intention before you start reading so that Allah helps you along the way. According to Umar ibn al-Khattab the prophet said: إِنَّمَا الْأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى Meaning: "Verily, actions are by intentions and every person will attain what they have intended for."
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