After learning about how you can approach Ḥifẓ in Ramadān and preparing for the Tarāwīh, it’s time to learn about revision methods. Whether you’re going to be leading the Tarāwīh or not, these are some quick tips and Qur’ān revision techniques for you to consider. Plan ahead Are you going to be leading the Tarāwīh?…
“When the companion of the Qur’ān (the one who has memorised it and remains committed) stands up (for night prayer) and recites it night and day, it remains fresh in his mind, but if he does not get up (to recite in his prayers and maintain his struggle) he forgets it.” – Sahīh Muslim Revision…
With Ramadān fast approaching, it’s the most perfect time to start to address where we stand. For those of you looking forward to beginning Qur’ān memorisation in Ramadān or are wondering how to memorise the Qur’ān in Ramadān. Or perhaps you have several questions concerning how you can navigate the month with your Ḥifẓ. Here’s…
This might just be the most important guide you read. There are a lot of words that are used to describe the process of recalling our memorisation. So let’s start with understanding them. Review, revision, or recall? You will notice that I use all of these different terms across my work. Recall is when you…
As a beginner, you can be overwhelmed. You don’t know how to start and have so many questions. So here’s a quick starters guide for anyone thinking of starting their memorisation journey. Words used for memorisation The word used is Ḥifẓ (حفظ), also transliterated as Hifdh, Hifth, Hifzh or other ways. The word used for…
“We learn that reciting the Qur’ān itself is a means of increasing memory. Guess what? Notice how we start rocking whilst memorising. Research suggests this rocking increases brain activity and blood flow which leads to improved memory and focus. It also induces better sleep which also leads to improved memory! Amazing.” The rocking phenomenon and…
By Asiya Akyurt. Our beloved sister Asiya granted me permission to share her series of posts on Facebook with you. It’s the longest piece I have shared so far (50 mins read) and different from our usual posts. It’s well worth a read and I hope it inspires you and keeps you going! We love you all….
This is the story of a sister who struggled her way to memorisation. She tried so many methods, more than 30! She never gave up but understood that she needed to do something. She found that ultimately two things helped her: Repetition of up to 100x or more. Recognising that review is important than memorising…
Many of you will be struggling to memorise Qur’ān. You’re saying it’s too hard! It takes you hours just to memorise 2–3 verses? You want to give up? Don’t! You must remember that if you’re just starting, you’re still getting used to things. You are on a journey. Never be put off by the amount you learn…
This article will analyse and review the method in detail and look at a study that took place in Malaysia who adopted the method in a memorisation school. It is said that the origins of this method leads us back to a teacher who was from India, Panipati, a province in India. Pioneering this method,…
“How do I control the breathing capacity when I am reciting the Qur’an?”“Is there a way, one can have longer breath capacity?”“Can I be advised on how to increase my breath capacity?”“I struggle with breathing while reciting verses, what do I do?”“I try to recite like Qari X, but my breath is short, what do…
And dedicated his life to the Glorious Qur’ān! He was raised in a religious Christian family with his father being a deacon of the church in Bartella — an area that is largely Assyrian Orthodox. He converted to Islām in 1993 after speaking to classmates at University in Mosul, Iraq. He was 18 and knew…
My name is Maryam and I am 17 years old. I am currently studying Qur’ān with Qāri’ Mubashir and in this piece, I intend to share with you my experience so far. Before I go any further, I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Qāri’, for all his support, time, and…
“Become a millionaire!” Many of us when setting out in the noble pursuit of memorising the Qur’ān think deeply about the ‘why.’ I have explored this previously. I always ask those memorising to tell me why they want to memorise but they often struggle to answer. The younger they are the more they struggle. I will…
Many of us struggle with the memorisation of the Holy Qur’ān but there’s a dark cloud above our heads. The fear and guilt of forgetting it. I‘ve had many of you write to me over the years about your fears of forgetting the Qur’ān once you have memorised it. For example: “My parents told me…
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