Hifdh comes with its challenges, but that is part of what makes it such a magnificent journey.

Beyond improving your recitation and deepening your connection with the Qur’an, the journey of Hifdh teaches you valuable life skills—consistency, focus, attention to detail, discipline, perseverance, and time management. These qualities don’t just benefit your memorisation; they strengthen you in all areas of your life.

Many of us initially think memorising the Quran will only take 2-4 years, after which we can put it to the side and focus on other things, but soon we realise that Hifdh is a lifelong journey.

Completing memorisation for the first time is just the beginning. After that, we bear the responsibility of retaining what we learnt, because not retaining it is nearly a reflection of how inconsistent we are in our interaction with it! Our persistence is a reflection of our faith and steadfastness.

We bear some of the fruits of memorising in this life….

Feeling grounded when facing life’s challenges and uncertainties

Being able to recall verses in times of need, whether for ourselves or when consoling others.

Being able to withstand doubts because of our awareness of the Quran’s actual teachings and principles

Being able to recite the Quran fluidly and confidently wherever we are.

Being able to lead or stand in Tahajjud for longer periods with more ease, enjoyment and Khushoo’.

Being able to teach and nurture our children and students with better insight and understanding

Becoming a role model and inspiration for others to do good

Being able to benefit society in all stages of life

Gaining righteous company along the way, whether it be your classmates or teachers

…and some of the fruits, inshaa’Allah, await us in the Hereafter.

May Allah make us amongst the sincere, and accept our efforts, and grant us the reward we expect.

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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