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…
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…
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…
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…
In the journey of memorising the Qur’ān, the task of committing the Blessed Words of Guidance to heart can be both challenging and rewarding. As aspiring students of the Qur’ān, we constantly seek effective techniques to improve our memorisation skills and deepen our connection with it. One powerful method that often goes overlooked is leveraging…
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…
As always, I’ve been experimenting with an idea. In this case, modelling a memory technique designed to optimise learning. I’ve asked the question of whether it can be used to develop a technique to help us memorise or revise the Qur’ān. Whether you consider yourself to have great memory or struggle to retain things, it’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The 30th Juz’ (or para), also known as Juz’ ‘Amma, is often the starting point for the journey of memorising the Qur’ān. Sometimes people can become overwhelmed by seeing the many Surah in it and aren’t sure how to go about memorising the Juz’. So I wanted to share some thoughts for those of you…
When you’re memorising the Qur’ān, one of the things that you will need to do is memorise the Surah names. How do you do this? I remember when memorising the 30th Juz’ and always trying to remember what Surah came where. Sometimes I would get confused with the order, especially because I had memorised in…
Whoever is trying to memorise the Qur’ān will have to deal with āyāt (verses) that are similar. The resemblance between two or three can cause you confusion and cause you to start reciting from another place. They may start the same but end differently. They might follow the same pattern but have different words and…
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