Stop Sugar Cravings Now If You Want Better Memory
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Stop Sugar Cravings Now If You Want Better Memory

There are so many of us that have to have some form of sugar, no matter what. Grab that box of sweets and chocolate. Grab that bag of treats. Breakfast will be full of sugar, lunch will be full of sugar and even dinner. Snacks and drinks full of sugar span across our day and…

Use This Simple Induction System For Hifz Students
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Use This Simple Induction System For Hifz Students

Not too long ago, I went to visit a local mosque and I was invited to speak to the students. The students memorising the Qur’ān were of different age groups and levels. My task was to motivate the madrasah students and help steer them in the right direction. Visiting a madrasah One of the first…

Dr Ahmad Nuaina and the People of the Quran
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Dr Ahmad Nuaina and the People of the Quran

When I was in Egypt, I used to make great efforts in making sure I went to Masjid al-Imam al-Hussain for Jumu’ah every week (in Cairo). Why? Because I wanted to meet and listen to Dr Ahmad Nu’aina’. It wasn’t just me, but many hundreds of brothers coming from different corners of Cairo. Today, I…

A Quran Memorisation Technique You Need to Try ASAP!
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A Quran Memorisation Technique You Need to Try ASAP!

There’s a Qur’ān memorisation technique I spent some time teaching to brother Muhammad whose journey we follow in the Diary of A Hāfiz weekly newsletter. There’s never one method for memorising and reviewing the Qur’ān that works for everybody in the same way. This is why I made this platform. I’m always open to creative…

Hifz Stories For Those Who Need Motivation
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Hifz Stories For Those Who Need Motivation

Read, reflect and think about the following Hifz stories. Come back to it often. They will always inspire you. The man who started Hifz at age 40 I once heard of a Hifdh story of a man who began memorising Qur’ān at age 40 and finished when he was 70! It took him 30 years…

Effective Techniques To Make Your Quran Revision Stronger
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Effective Techniques To Make Your Quran Revision Stronger

Revision. It’s the backbone of any successful Qur’ān memorisation journey. Despite having various methods of revision available, many of you still struggle with it. In my previous discussions, I’ve shared numerous revision methods. But it’s a challenging task and there’s room for constant improvement. So today, I want to share some advanced techniques that can…

The Man Who Memorised The Quran In 30 Days
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The Man Who Memorised The Quran In 30 Days

Memorising the Qur’ān in Ramadān can be a challenge, let alone trying to memorise the entire Qur’ān in 30 days. There are always inspiring stories that emerge out of the month of Ramadan. I’m about to share yet another. This individual memorised the entire Qur’ān in Ramadān. There was no one available to lead Taraweeh…

How to Revise Quran Using the Quarter A Day Method
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How to Revise Quran Using the Quarter A Day Method

I have mentioned many ways to revise the Qur’ān but recently I was in a conversation with brother Muhammad who is sharing his Qur’ān memorisation journey with us in the Diary of A Hāfiz. After reading about the rule of five and how many strong Huffādh revise 5 ajzā’ a day, brother Muhammad asked me…

How To Use The Singaporean Method To Memorise Quran
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How To Use The Singaporean Method To Memorise Quran

I want to share another method with you today that is known as the Singaporean method. It’s a very interesting method rooted in a repetition system. I will also share a bonus tip that can be used to not only memorising the Qur’ān but for any of your other studies. The Singapore Hifz Method This…

This Is How The Sahabah Really Memorised Quran
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This Is How The Sahabah Really Memorised Quran

Having already mentioning how the beloved Prophet (ﷺ) memorised the Qur’ān through the lens of the Qur’ān and the process of revelation – it is time to reflect on how this extended to the noble companions (the sahābah – may Allāh be pleased with them all). What is the reality behind how the companions memorised…

Keep Your Connection With The Quran Alive
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Keep Your Connection With The Quran Alive

I have spoken about giving up memorising the Qur’ān, feeling unworthy, and depression. I have spoken about the importance of the why and the rewards behind memorising the Qur’ān. But I want to remind you as we approach Ramadan, that if you struggle, if you keep stating and stopping, if you feel like giving up,…

Techniques To Remember The Similar Verses [Mutashābihāt] P5
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Techniques To Remember The Similar Verses [Mutashābihāt] P5

In parts one, two, three, and four you learnt different rules, patterns or formulas you can use to remember similar verses (the Mutashābihāt) in the Qur’ān as you memorise. I also shared reversal patterns, incremental patterns and grouping methods using sūrah yasīn. In the last part, I shared three further methods and today, I’d like…