I memorized the entire Quran almost 17 years ago, but it wasn’t a smooth-sailing experience.
I’ve learned a lot through experience, and I’m now here to share with you the best Quran memorization tips that worked for my busy lifestyle, and Insha’Allah they will help you reach your Quran memorization goals too.
Tip #1:
Understand that Quran Memorization is a lifelong journey.
Many people think that once you’ve finished memorizing the Quran, all the hard work is done. This is a myth. Retaining what you’ve memorized is a lifelong journey and if you don’t consistently review your memorizations, it will slip away.
Abu Musa narrated that our beautiful Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:
“Keep on reciting the Quran, for, by Him in Whose Hand my life is, Quran runs away (is forgotten) faster than camels that are released from their tying ropes.”
~ Sahih Al-Bukhari
In your intention to memorize the Quran, embrace the mindset that it will be a lifelong journey with the word of Allah SWT, so enjoy it :).
Tip #2:
Start small to build a Quran memorization habit & focus on weekly goals
Many folks start out with really big goals such as, “I want to memorize Surah Al-Baqarah” or “I want to memorize Surah Al-Kahf”. Masha’Allah these are really great goals.
However, for the beginner, it’s crucial to first build a memorization foundation before memorizing some of the longer Surahs.
I would highly recommend you pick one Surah that you’ve always wanted to memorize. If you are just starting out on your journey, I would advise you to pick a smaller Surah — perhaps something from the Juz 29 or 30.
Let’s say you want to memorize Surah Al-Mulk, which is roughly 2.5 pages long. You need to start off small and be realistic. Be honest with yourself in regards to how much you can memorize on a weekly basis. Try these steps to begin:
Set a very small weekly goal (e.g. memorizing 3 ayahs of Surah Al-Mulk). Don’t worry about memorizing the ENTIRE SURAH yet. Make sure to achieve your weekly goals on a consistent basis FIRST.
After achieving your small weekly goal for a few weeks, slowly increase your weekly goal (e.g. 5 ayahs per week).
Remember to review what you’ve memorized on a weekly basis. You can review them in your solah, while driving to work, before your sleep, etc to make sure you retain what you’ve learned.
Make sure to celebrate each time you achieve your weekly goals! #Alhamdulillah
You don’t have to memorize every day. You can take 2 or so days off as long as you ACHIEVE your weekly goals.
Keep in mind that Quran memorization is not a one-size-fits-all model. Not everybody can memorize a few pages or even half a page per week. Stick with what you can realistically memorize per week and slowly increase your goal, Insha’Allah.
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Don’t overstretch yourself and make sure you initially keep your weekly goals really small and achievable. You’ll eventually get super motivated once you start accomplishing your weekly goals in a consistent fashion.
Tip #3:
Double down on Quran memorization techniques that work best for you
People around the world memorize Quran utilizing different methods. During the Prophet Muhammad SAW’s time, the Quranic words were written on leaflets and people conversed in Fusha as well, which is the language of the Quran.
As time has evolved, people realized that certain memorization techniques work really well for them. Some students memorize more effectively in early mornings while others can memorize much better at night.
Again, it’s not a one-size-fits-all model. You have to figure out what works best for you – rote memorization, audio, writing, a combination, etc. When you learn what works really well for you, double down on that approach to improve your memorization, Insha’Allah!
