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…
Many of you have memorised the Qur’ān but have forgotten it. Take Bilal Memon for example, he memorised quickly and then had to re-memorise while working a 9-to-5 job. This happens for many reasons but most commonly: Now, you’re probably stuck in cycle of trying to re-memorise but are struggling. I have previously mentioned ways…
I have always stressed the importance of community and for us, a Hifz community is of utmost importance. As someone deeply immersed in the Hifz community, I often come across invaluable Hifz tips, advice, and methods shared in our groups. Realising that not everyone has access to these conversations, I decided to create a comprehensive…
Over the years, my journey with the Qur’ān has led me to delve deep into various memorisation techniques, each with its own beauty and challenges. Among these, the stacking system stands out as a profoundly effective method for both learning and reinforcing one’s Hifz. In the newsletter I send out every Tuesday, ‘The Diary of…
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…
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…
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…
There’s a Qur’ān memorisation technique I spent some time teaching to brother Muhammad whose journey we follow in the Diary of A Hāfiz weekly newsletter. There’s never one method for memorising and reviewing the Qur’ān that works for everybody in the same way. This is why I made this platform. I’m always open to creative…
Revision. It’s the backbone of any successful Qur’ān memorisation journey. Despite having various methods of revision available, many of you still struggle with it. In my previous discussions, I’ve shared numerous revision methods. But it’s a challenging task and there’s room for constant improvement. So today, I want to share some advanced techniques that can…
I have mentioned many ways to revise the Qur’ān but recently I was in a conversation with brother Muhammad who is sharing his Qur’ān memorisation journey with us in the Diary of A Hāfiz. After reading about the rule of five and how many strong Huffādh revise 5 ajzā’ a day, brother Muhammad asked me…
In the UK, he is considered to be amongst the top tier of Huffādh. But it wasn’t always this way. I’m about to share the story of a young Hāfidh whose story is an immense inspiration and source of motivation. This is the story of ‘Abdullāh Hanook. ‘Abdullāh Hanook recently did something you wouldn’t imagine…
I have previously discussed matters around the Tarāwīh prayers with 10 tips to prepare and schedules for the Tarāweeh prayers. But for those who have not regularly revised the Qur’ān or led Tarāweeh prayers in the past few years, it can be difficult to regain the rhythm and pace of reciting. At times, you will…
There are many ḥifẓ revision methods that I have already shared and I’m back with another. Your schedule and routine can go through wild changes. At times, you might not have the usual amount of time available. So it can be useful to be aware of different methods of revision, especially as a busy adult. You can…
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…
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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