Memorizing the Holy Quran is one of the greatest deeds we should strive to achieve. As the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.”
The Holy Quran is the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Memorizing it requires strong willpower, determination, and patience. Therefore, many people wonder how to memorize the Quran, and this is what we will clarify for you in this article.
Sincere intention to memorize the Quran
You must have a sincere intention purely for the sake of Allah to be able to memorize the Quran.
Sincerity to Allah helps in achieving success and blessings in memorization. You should seek help and guidance from Allah Almighty in your endeavor.
Supplication and seeking help from Allah
You should always make supplication and seek help from Allah, asking Him to strengthen your memory and make the Quran the delight of your heart.
Remember that success in memorization comes from Allah, and seeking His help grants you the strength and determination to continue memorizing.
Allocating daily time to memorize the Quran
Set a specific time for memorization. One of the best times for this is at dawn, when the mind is clear, and the environment is quiet. This will assist you in memorizing.
It is important to remember that memorization requires patience, as patience is what will help you maintain consistency and perseverance in memorizing.
Determining the amount to memorize each day
Decide on the amount you want to memorize daily according to your ability. You can also divide the surah into smaller sections and memorize it in stages to make the process easier.
Start with easier surahs and parts
Begin memorizing with the surahs and parts that are easier for you, as this will encourage and motivate you to continue memorizing, with the help of Allah.
Learn the meanings of the verses
Before starting memorization, read a simple interpretation of the verses you want to memorize to learn and understand their meanings.
This will help reinforce your memorization and make what you memorize easier and clearer in your mind, while also helping you connect the verses more deeply.
Listen to the verses recited by your favorite reciter
As mentioned, you should understand the verses before memorizing them to help reinforce the memorization.
However, memorization should not rely solely on understanding; you must also repeat and recite the verses and listen to them frequently to make memorization easier.
Listen to the verses recited by your favorite reciter and repeat them multiple times to improve your pronunciation and recitation.
This will help you memorize the Quran as it was revealed and as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recited it.
Repetition is the key to memorize the Quran; therefore, you should frequently repeat listening and focus on your mistakes. The more you listen to the verses, the more they will be embedded in your memory. Try to repeat them several times to memorize them well.
Memorize the Quran from a single mushaf (Quran Copy)
Do not memorize from multiple copies of the Quran to avoid confusion. Instead, memorize from a single printed version of the Quran, as your mind will remember the page layout, the position of the verses, and the diacritical marks. By memorizing from one version, you will be able to fix the verses in your memory more easily.
Linking similar verses
You will find many similar meanings and words in the Quran, which may lead to confusion between them.
Therefore, you should link these similarities by using tables of similar expressions in the Quran.
You can also seek help from someone proficient in connecting the verses and reciting with them regularly to help you link the similarities and avoid mixing the meanings and expressions of the Quran.
Joining Quran memorization circles
You can join Quran memorization circles at a mosque or online, as this will encourage you to memorize and continue, while also enhancing your enthusiasm and perseverance.
Memorizing the Quran with a skilled sheikh who is proficient in tajweed is among the most important aspects that will help you memorize. Therefore, make sure you have a sheikh who is well-versed in tajweed, both in recitation and chanting, so you can benefit from their guidance and learn to read and memorize the Quran with correct tajweed and recitation.
If you cannot attend sessions with a sheikh to help you memorize, do not rely solely on reviewing your memorization by yourself.
Share your memorization and recite to others, even if it is to a friend. This will prevent laziness and lethargy, and it will help you become aware of any potential mistakes or errors in pronunciation or diacritical marks.
Reciting the Quran to another person is a good method that helps you correct any mistakes.
Consistent review
It is essential to have a dedicated time for reviewing the memorized portions to ensure they are not forgotten. Therefore, set a specific time each week to review what has been memorized throughout the week, reinforce it, and ensure it is not forgotten.
Using Quranic applications to memorize the Quran
You can use Quranic applications available on your phone, as they will make memorization easier with the helpful tools they provide for memorizing the Quran, such as audio repetition, word analysis, and progress tracking.
In conclusion, remember that memorizing the Holy Quran requires patience and perseverance, but it is one of the greatest deeds in the sight of Allah Almighty.
By following the steps we have mentioned and relying on Allah, you will be able to memorize the Quran, Insha’Allah. Remember that memorization is not just about memorizing verses; it is also about learning and applying the rulings of Allah in your daily life.
Written by: Esraa Shehta