Do you need a teacher? Can you memorise the Qur’ān by yourself? These are questions that I am always asked. In this article, I want to share the answer. In 2020, I asked over 1000+ people if they were doing hifz with a teacher or not. The overwhelming majority at the time responded with a…
“We learn that reciting the Qur’ān itself is a means of increasing memory. Guess what? Notice how we start rocking whilst memorising. Research suggests this rocking increases brain activity and blood flow which leads to improved memory and focus. It also induces better sleep which also leads to improved memory! Amazing.” The rocking phenomenon and…
“Become a millionaire!” Many of us when setting out in the noble pursuit of memorising the Qur’ān think deeply about the ‘why.’ I have explored this previously. I always ask those memorising to tell me why they want to memorise but they often struggle to answer. The younger they are the more they struggle. I will…
I’ve had questions from various people asking about whether they should focus on memorisation of the Qur’ān or understanding it. The memorisation of the Qur’ān or Tajwīd. The memorisation of the Qur’ān or Arabic. Among the five rights of the Qur’ān, which is superior — memorising or understanding? Or do both go hand in hand?…
First written in 2015. “25 Methods You Can Use To Memorise The Qur’ān” gathers practical methods in a quick and easy way for you to get started with memorisation methods or further improve upon them. In the text, Qāri’ Mubashir translates and commentates upon the work of Dr Yahyā bin ‘Abd al Razzāq al-Ghawthānī sharing insights…
Continuing further to our previous discussion, you also need to keep a check on your motivation. This is important for parents or teachers, in particular. Tips for motivating those who memorise the Qur’an: the imperative.
We need to start thinking beyond the ‘memorisation box’ and align our objectives to the Qur’an itself. Memorisation of the Qur’an is about memorisation within the context of Islam. It mores more.
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