How To Make Your Hifz As Strong As Mountain
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How To Make Your Hifz As Strong As Mountain

A few days ago I had a message on Instagram to make a post about revision based on the works of Dr Sa’eed Abul-‘Ulā Hamzah. The one who wrote about the memorisation method known as the Five Fortresses (al-Husoon al-Khams). Today, I’m sharing with you his thoughts (from “Solid mountains in preserving, reviewing, and consolidating…

How To Layer Your Approach to Revision & Addressing Mistakes
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How To Layer Your Approach to Revision & Addressing Mistakes

In today’s fast-paced world, the art of memorisation is too often taken for granted. Especially when it comes to the beautiful verses of the Manifest Qur’ān, the journey of Hifz can be an overwhelming one. Yet, for a dedicated few, the intrinsic value of preserving the Words of the Qur’ān in one’s heart remains an…

Introducing 3 New Quran Memorisation Tools
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Introducing 3 New Quran Memorisation Tools

Bismillah. When one begins the pursuit of memorising the Qur’ān, they are not merely entering a journey of words and verses. It’s a voyage of the heart, a profound commitment, a spiritual endeavour that, when coupled with sincere intention, becomes a path leading straight to Allāh. Yet, as any seasoned traveller would tell you, even…

How To Use The Five Senses When Doing Hifz ul-Quran
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How To Use The Five Senses When Doing Hifz ul-Quran

As we embark on this noble journey of learning and reciting the Words of Allāh, we encounter various techniques and strategies to enhance our memorisation capabilities. One of the most powerful and modern principles of learning is the integration of our five senses, which profoundly impacts the way we retain and recall information. According to…

10 Motivational Stories From People Memorising The Quran
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10 Motivational Stories From People Memorising The Quran

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…

A New Muslims Guide On Memorising The Quran
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A New Muslims Guide On Memorising The Quran

Over the years, Alhamdulillāh, I have had the honour of helping new Muslims with their Qur’ān recitation journeys. I often get asked about how they can memorise the Qur’ān. So I want to share some thoughts with you today and try to guide you step-by-step through the process, providing tips, motivation, and insights to help…

Increase Your Salawat If You Want Better Hifz
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Increase Your Salawat If You Want Better Hifz

A student complained to his teacher at al-Azhar, “Shaykh, I have trouble memorising the Qur’ān!” The teacher replied, “Increase your salutations (salawāt) upon the Prophet (ﷺ). I have found this to be one of the most helpful factors in aiding my relationship with the Qur’ān and its memorisation. When I was younger, I got habituated…

Surviving Cancer: A Powerful Journey of Hope and Hifz
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Surviving Cancer: A Powerful Journey of Hope and Hifz

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…

How To Memorise Two Pages Of The Quran Daily
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How To Memorise Two Pages Of The Quran Daily

Memorising a page of the Qur’ān can be done in many ways as there are many methods that can be used to memorise any amount. Generally, the same rules would apply when memorising any amount of pages: memorise each page the same way. For example, I’ve previously mentioned that you can memorise a page by: There are…

13 Important Lessons You Must Learn from Hajj
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13 Important Lessons You Must Learn from Hajj

Are there any lessons that we as students of the Qur’ān can learn from Hajj? Yes. There are profound lessons that you as Qur’ān memorisation (Hifz) students can learn from Hajj. These lessons can guide you towards a more meaningful and transformative memorisation experience. Every moment we live in life carries a lesson and the…