I recall how difficult it was to memorise Surah an-Nisā’. It wasn’t so much that the memorisation was difficult. I was struggling with all the similarities and becoming confused. Does that sound familiar to you? If it does, you are one of the thousands of people that have struggled with this surah. If anything, it’s…
The “Takrār program” (Tikrar program or the Tikrar method) is for the memorisation and perfection of the Qur’ān located in Madinah al-Munawwarah. It is also a method that has been adopted in other countries too. Takrār means repetition. So this method is a systematic practice that is carried out through repetition regularly, orderly, and with a set of practices.
Marking or annotating using a pen on the Qur’an (Mushaf) is a topic that people have different opinions about. Some think it’s okay, while others believe it’s disrespectful. This guide will look at both sides of the argument, helping you understand the reasons for and against making notes in the Qur’an. My aim is to…
I have forgotten the Quran that I memorised, how to memorize forgotten Quran? How do you approach memorising or revising the Qur’ān once again when you’ve forgotten the majority of it? These are the questions. So let’s say, for example, you memorised the Qur’ān when you were young and then due to a lack of…
I reached out to the community and asked them to share the Hifdh routine or schedule that they follow to memorise the Qur’ān. I want to put together real examples and share them with you. This would allow us to find people that are like us and find what worked for others so that we…
Quran memorization brings with it so many different methods. And the 20-20 method reminds me of the way I memorised the Qur’ān best. The method is a blend of time-honoured memorisation techniques with the cognitive science principle of spaced repetition. It respects the rhythm of daily life, and the natural cycles of the human mind….
There are many who will tell you that you can memorise a page of the Qur’ān within 5 to 15 minutes. While it might be true for some, it will rarely produce what true memorisation demands. I get it, sometimes time is short and you want to memorise fast or even super fast. There are…
Picture this: You’re filled with zeal and determination as you start on the journey of Hifz, eager to commit the Qur’ān to memory. You dive in headfirst, fuelled by a great intention. Yet, somewhere along the way, the initial motivation goes, and you find yourself caught in a frustrating cycle. You start and stop, and…
Many of you ask how can you balance memorizing the Qur’ān alongside your studies. You have many questions. Today, I want to provide a comprehensive guide that addresses these concerns, specifically for teens on this sacred journey of memorising the Qur’ān. I’ve designed this guide to not only help you navigate the challenges of balancing…
“Allow me to share with you a journey deeply personal, a journey that began in the year 1988, the year I, at the age of 32, found my new abode in Port Elizabeth. It was a time of new beginnings, not just in my professional life as I started my tenure at Livingstone Hospital, but…
I don’t know of any Islamic discipline that has as many books dedicated to it as Tajweed does. There’s always someone writing one. One of the possible reasons for this is that Tajweed has taken a dip in our communities.From the 1940s to the 1980/90s, there had been an absence of Tajweed even among Arabs/North…
Quran Trace calls itself “Innovative, dynamic, and faith-inspired” and “the world’s leading authenticated traceable Quran in the Uthmani script”. The Quran Trace is the entire Quran in a 15-line traceable format, that ‘facilitates for a unique combination of visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic/tactile learning styles’. But is it just an unnecessary gimmick designed to play with…
Recently, I spoke about marriage as a means to becoming a Hāfidh. I introduced a new project that I started following requests from members of our community. Well today, I’m thrilled to introduce “Finding My Half,” a groundbreaking search engine designed to help you find someone in the way of marriage. As someone deeply committed…
I’ve created and shared a lot of Hifz tools lately and I’ve not shown any signs of stopping. Today, I’m excited to introduce the Hifz Buddy Finder. This search engine completely changes the approach we’ve been taking so far but also imbues the journey with a sense of community and support. Community is at the…
What are the best Hifz books? What are the best books you can read on memorising the Qur’ān? In the Hifz community groups, we often find messages being shared about your favourite Hifz books. And given that I recently spoke about the impact of reading books on your memory, I deem it appropriate to share…
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
| viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |
