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…
“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…
Marriage often elicits mixed reactions; for some, it’s a subject they shy away from, while for others, it’s a constant presence in their thoughts. In modern times, the notion of marriage has become fraught with complexities and blurred understanding. Marriage takes effort and dedication, yes, it’s a matter of personal choice, and for many, this…
Imagine being born blind, unable to see the words of the Qur’ān before you. Imagine being unable to speak, your voice silenced. Imagine lacking the ability to read or write, the very skills many rely upon to commit the Qur’ān to memory. Now, consider being elderly, with the years having added their weight to your…
Many of you reach out to me asking for du’ā’, ad’iyāt, azkār, or awrād that you can use to help you with your Qur’ān memorisation. A du’ā’ for memory? Are there any du’ā’ that you can recite to make Hifz easier? Are there any wazā’if to help you with your memory? Are there any ways…
Today, I got to chat with the IOU Oman Sisters Student Committee once again. We talked about the incredible lessons we can learn from the stories of women who’ve memorised the Qur’ān. I don’t want you to miss out and so I’m sharing the stories with you here too. There’s so much motivation! Fatimah’s Journey…
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…
Warning: What I’m about to share is going to get emotional. This is a story of surviving cancer and a journey of memorising the Qur’ān. Memorising the Qur’ān while being unwell is a huge challenge. The journey of battling cancer and simultaneously committing to memorising or revising the blessed verses of the Qur’ān is a…
Let me introduce to you the story of Aishah. She is a medical and Islamic sciences student who recently complete her memorisation of the Qur’ān (Hifz-ul-Qur’ān). Last year, I had an idea to start a newsletter where we could follow the journey of those memorising the Qur’ān. A way for us to gain insights, see…
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…
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…
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…
In the UK, he is considered to be amongst the top tier of Huffādh. But it wasn’t always this way. I’m about to share the story of a young Hāfidh whose story is an immense inspiration and source of motivation. This is the story of ‘Abdullāh Hanook. ‘Abdullāh Hanook recently did something you wouldn’t imagine…
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,…
There are a number of challenges that one can face while memorising the Qur’ān in a way that is secretive. Perhaps, you’re memorising the Qur’ān but you’ve decided not to tell your husband, your wife, your parents, or family. Are you memorising the Qur’an and have decided not to tell anyone else? Are you scared…
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