Many students say the same thing: “I memorise… but I forget quickly.”“My memory is weak.”“My mind doesn’t hold.” Let me say this clearly: The problem is not your memory. I have seen people with sharp minds forget everything. And I have seen people who describe their memory as “like iron” still lose what they memorised….
A calm guide for every stage of memorising the Qur’ān, especially the parts no one prepares you for. Memorising the Qur’ān is often spoken about as a single journey. In reality, it is three different journeys, each with its own emotional weight, tests, and mindset. Most people are taught how to start. Very few are…
Motivating children (and even ourselves) for Qur’ān memorization (Hifz) can be a hard task. It can feel heavy. Kids memorizing Qur’ān and want to become ḥuffāẓ are often let down by external factors. You want them to become ḥuffāẓ. You want them to carry the Book in their hearts. But many parents fall into one…
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…
See the Daily Routines of Those Memorising the Qur’ān Real-life examples from mothers, fathers, students, and professionals around the world Every memoriser’s journey looks different, but every one of them shares one thing: a routine. A quiet window in the day when they sit with the Qur’ān, however small it is. To uncover what truly…
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…
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…
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