Don’t Force Memorizing The Quran, Build It Instead
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Don’t Force Memorizing The Quran, Build It Instead

Motivating children for Qur’ān memorization (Hifz) can be a hard task. In this article, I reflect on the story of a well-known Mufti who, despite his having no intentions, ended up memorising the Qur’ān. I also consider my own upbringing and draw some lessons for you and your journey. How a young person fell in…

How A Couple Memorised Quran Together in 20 Days
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How A Couple Memorised Quran Together in 20 Days

This is the account of a couple that memorised the Qur’ān through sweat and effort, staying up till late, sacrificing other matters of life and giving preference to the Qur’ān during the month of Qur’ān (Ramadān). The husband was a busy pharmacist and was writing his thesis for a Master’s degree as well. He was…

Busy Mothers Over 40 Memorise The Quran
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Busy Mothers Over 40 Memorise The Quran

The right attitude, strong determination, passion, and grit are all ingredients of a successful hifz journey. I’ve recently heard men tell our sisters that they shouldn’t memorise the Qur’ān because of marriage. The idea is that a woman will get busy with family and house duties and will forget what they memorised. Others will say…