In 2014, I began writing a book called “How We Memorised The Quran: A Primer on Memorisation, Revision and Teaching.” That was a project that I eventually put on hold and eventually scrapped. Instead I have focused my efforts on teaching and writing the articles you read today, and exploring other, perhaps more beneficial initiatives…
One of the things that Huffādh are constantly asked by Hifz students is whether they can share or help others create daily Hifz schedules. There are many types of schedules that can be made depending on your circumstances. Today, I’ll share 5 example schedules to get you started. A full time Hifz-ul-Qur’ān schedule Morning Task…
I have mentioned how the Qur’ān was revealed over 23 years in a way that ensured preservation. And explored what the Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned about those that have memorised the Qur’ān. Today, I will share a few thoughts reflecting on the process of memorisation itself and what we can learn from it. The Prophet (ﷺ)…
I have shared many methods already that suffice for anyone and how you can figure out which to use. I’ve shared the fastest ways to memorise the Qur’ān with realistic and effective methods that have worked for others. Today I share a few others that are similar but have slight variations. Is it possible to…
Memorising the Qur’ān and understanding it should go hand-in-hand. It is very important. In this article, I share an overview of methods that you can use to memorise the Qur’ān with understanding. #1 Using translation and memorising the Qur’ān Here’s a method to try. Use your Mus’haf with translation. You can also, alongside it, use…
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…
How can you memorize a Juz’ of Qur’ān every ten days perfectly and bypass the problem of forgetfulness? Not everyone can! But there is a method that you can try. Our brains focus on the present and gradually forget previously stored or memorised information unless it is reviewed or recalled on a regular basis. The…
Are you too old and too busy to memorise the Qur’ān? There are many that have memorised the Qur’ān at the age of 40, 50, 60, and those who say they are busy too. A 100-year-old memorised Qur’ān An 85-year old memorised Qur’ān A mother took 30 years to memorise in her old age Mothers…
How do you be the best you can in memorising the Qur’ān? Deep encoding or purposeful practice has long been used by elite performers. Deliberate practice is considered the best technique for achieving expert performance in any field. There’s a Qur’ān memorisation method that uses the same process. Repetition has a major part to play…
How can I memorise the Qur’ān as quick as possible? Like really fast! If you’ve been asking this question, got your aims wrong! In this article, I want to share my thoughts on memorising the Qur’ān quickly and why that’s not ideal. I still want you to be a superhero Some heroes take 16 years…
In a beautiful poem, Shaykh Muhammad Abul-Hassan al-Kurdī gathers advice on how to memorise the Qur’ān, its conditions, etiquettes and how to revise it. It is known as the “Qalā’id al-‘Iqyān” which can be translated as The Golden Necklaces or The Golden Pendant. Here’s the poem with a rough English translation: Introduction الحمدُ للهِ الذي…
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Memorising Qur’ān is one of the most challenging yet immensely rewarding tasks a Muslim can undertake. It’s challenging because it requires time, concentration, and effort. And it’s rewarding because of the rewards from Allāh and the sense of accomplishment it brings. There are many ways to memorise Qur’ān at any pace, but staying consistent can…
There are a lot of Qur’ān memorisation methods that are based on memorising one page on a daily basis. You don’t have to do that. You should try to memorise whatever you can as best you can with regularity. Don’t be sad if you can’t do what someone else is doing. You’re still doing a…
The memorisation of the blind is extraordinary. Dr Yahyā bin ‘Abd al Razzāq al-Ghawthānī when speaking about the method of memorisation that the blind use says: The sense of sight is a great bounty from Allāh. Those who have been deprived of this blessing are often granted by Allāh a strong discernment, special faculties, and…
This method for memorising the Qur’ān comes from Shaykh Ibrahim as-Saq’ūb which is why I have named it the Ibrahimi method. Hundreds upon hundreds of students have completed the memorisation of the Qur’ān using this method. The following is according to what the shaykh himself has conveyed. The eventual result of this method is that…
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