Habit will help you be consistent. However, you still need a strong “why?” to build and maintain the habit.

To overcome this, it is crucial to:

  • Learn about the virtues of memorising the Quran and its lofty rewards
  • Have a sincere intention to memorise for the sake of Allah. Renew your intention regularly as our hearts constantly change.
  • Maintain constant supplication and devotion to Allah for strength and patience.
  • Recognise that the task may seem challenging initially, but it becomes easier over time.
  • Set achievable memorisation goals that align with one’s capacity.
  • Creating a pleasant environment for Hifdh will make the experience more pleasant.
  • Remember the wins instead of dreading the difficulty. Recalling the successful days when you memorised your intended amount can motivate you to do more. Be specific about how much you want to memorise rather than leaving it open (be realistic). A victory line is useful for motivation.
  • It’s important to have a teacher as a guide and for accountability
  • Attending group Hifdh classes can help surround you with like-minded people, which will also fuel motivation.
  • Work on improving your relationship with the Quran so you don’t feel bored, and this can be done by prioritising quality over quantity. Focus on understanding what is being conveyed and on Tadabbur. Being consist
  • Learn to enjoy the journey because even after you finish memorising, you’re going to have to keep coming back for the rest of your life to maintain what you’ve learnt.

If you ever find yourself impatient and rushing, remember:

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِینَ یَتۡلُونَ كِتَـٰبَ ٱللَّهِ وَأَقَامُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَأَنفَقُوا۟ مِمَّا رَزَقۡنَـٰهُمۡ سِرࣰّا وَعَلَانِیَةࣰ یَرۡجُونَ تِجَـٰرَةࣰ لَّن تَبُورَ

Those who recite God’s scripture, keep up the prayer, give secretly and openly from what We have provided for them, may hope for a trade that will never decline. [35: 29]

PARTS IN THIS SERIES

  1. Introduction
  2. Errors in Recitation
  3. Stuck on a Difficult Verse
  4. Similar Verses (المُتَشَابِهَات)
  5. Struggling to Recall How the Next Verse/Page Starts
  6. Struggling to Recalling How Verses End
  7. Forgetting
  8. Being Consistent
  9. Lack of Motivation
  10. Difficulty Focusing
  11. Not Reflecting and Understanding
  12. Reflections & Resources