If You Want To Memorise Better, Read More Books
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If You Want To Memorise Better, Read More Books

As Muslims, our entire community is built upon the foundation of knowledge (‘ilm). Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every one of us. If we look to the past, we find a correlation between how seriously our community took knowledge and their achievements. They were at the forefront of society. They were in the innovators…

How To Make Your Hifz As Strong As Mountain
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How To Make Your Hifz As Strong As Mountain

A few days ago I had a message on Instagram to make a post about revision based on the works of Dr Sa’eed Abul-‘Ulā Hamzah. The one who wrote about the memorisation method known as the Five Fortresses (al-Husoon al-Khams). Today, I’m sharing with you his thoughts (from “Solid mountains in preserving, reviewing, and consolidating…

Keep A Unique Perfume Just For Quran Memorisation

Keep A Unique Perfume Just For Quran Memorisation

The human mind is a marvel, capable of storing vast amounts of information. Memorising the Qur’ān is no different. At a young age, Sayyiduna ‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Abbās (Allāh be pleased with them) memorised the Qur’ān but also knew of its knowledge (meanings). Our memory has many means of storing information. One of few senses are…

How To Layer Your Approach to Revision & Addressing Mistakes
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How To Layer Your Approach to Revision & Addressing Mistakes

In today’s fast-paced world, the art of memorisation is too often taken for granted. Especially when it comes to the beautiful verses of the Manifest Qur’ān, the journey of Hifz can be an overwhelming one. Yet, for a dedicated few, the intrinsic value of preserving the Words of the Qur’ān in one’s heart remains an…

Introducing 3 New Quran Memorisation Tools
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Introducing 3 New Quran Memorisation Tools

Bismillah. When one begins the pursuit of memorising the Qur’ān, they are not merely entering a journey of words and verses. It’s a voyage of the heart, a profound commitment, a spiritual endeavour that, when coupled with sincere intention, becomes a path leading straight to Allāh. Yet, as any seasoned traveller would tell you, even…

How To Use The Five Senses When Doing Hifz ul-Quran
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How To Use The Five Senses When Doing Hifz ul-Quran

As we embark on this noble journey of learning and reciting the Words of Allāh, we encounter various techniques and strategies to enhance our memorisation capabilities. One of the most powerful and modern principles of learning is the integration of our five senses, which profoundly impacts the way we retain and recall information. According to…

10 Motivational Stories From People Memorising The Quran
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10 Motivational Stories From People Memorising The Quran

When you’re memorising the Qur’ān, there are moments where you may face challenges and doubts. During such times, finding inspiration and motivation can make all the difference in rekindling the passion for the journey. Here, I present a collection of ten remarkable stories from individuals who have walked the path of memorising the Qur’ān. I…

A New Muslims Guide On Memorising The Quran
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A New Muslims Guide On Memorising The Quran

Over the years, Alhamdulillāh, I have had the honour of helping new Muslims with their Qur’ān recitation journeys. I often get asked about how they can memorise the Qur’ān. So I want to share some thoughts with you today and try to guide you step-by-step through the process, providing tips, motivation, and insights to help…

Increase Your Salawat If You Want Better Hifz
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Increase Your Salawat If You Want Better Hifz

A student complained to his teacher at al-Azhar, “Shaykh, I have trouble memorising the Qur’ān!” The teacher replied, “Increase your salutations (salawāt) upon the Prophet (ﷺ). I have found this to be one of the most helpful factors in aiding my relationship with the Qur’ān and its memorisation. When I was younger, I got habituated…