Memorising the Quran is a profound spiritual journey that many Muslims across the world aspire to undertake. Consisting of 114 chapters and over 6,000 verses, memorising the Quran requires dedication, patience (sabr), and a structured approach to successfully commit it to memory. Whether you’re a complete beginner starting from scratch or an advanced student looking to enhance your memorisation techniques, this guide will provide you with the top six tips to begin your journey effectively. By following these steps, you'll be well-equipped to navigate the challenges of memorisation and stay motivated throughout the hifz process.
Set clear and achievable objectives
Before beginning your memorisation journey, consider what you want to achieve from it. Whether you are aiming to complete a full hifz of the Quran, or just focusing on learning specific sections, such as the 30th chapter (Juzz Amma), tailoring your targets in a way which works best for you is key. You can then decide on how often you want to practice, be it daily, weekly or more sporadically. In our hifz classes at Yaqeen Academy, we recommend dedicating a small 5-10 minute portion of time daily towards memorisation, to ensure you remain consistent with your recitation.
Understand the meaning of what you are memorising
When trying to commit anything to memory, an appreciation of the meaning and purpose behind it will carry a greater weight in our minds, towards devoting the required energy needed to memorise it in full. The same applies to the Quran, where taking the effort to understand what Allah is conveying to us in the surah will be vital in your hifz journey. You want to connect with the message of the Quran, and we can only truly feel that spiritual connection with the Quran when we understand it as a book of guidance. Your memorisation will only be aided by knowing the meaning of the surah you are reading, and implementing it in your daily life.
Use repetition and recitation techniques
Repetition is a powerful tool in memorisation. Reciting the verses which you are learning multiple times throughout the day will assist you in your memorisation, as will listening to recitations by proficient qaris to reinforce your memory. Choose a reciter that you are able to follow easily in terms of their recitation and tajweed. Reciting the surahs in salah (prayer) also helps solidify what you’ve learned and ensures you are constantly revising, making it a part of your daily worship overall. Below are some popular methods used to aid Quranic memorisation:
1. '6466 method' - involves reciting a verse looking 6 times, and then reciting the verse without looking 4 times. Thereafter, recite the verse again looking 4 times, and finally recite the verse again without looking 6 times.
2. '20/20 method' - read the verse looking 20 times, and then recall it from memory another 20 times. Repeat this process again later in the day (e.g. once at Fajr time and straight after work around Asr time). The next day, read it looking 5 times and then recall it 5 times from memory. Finally, the day after, you recite it once from memory to make sure it is fully revised.
3. Revise just before going to bed - this ensures that the portion of Quran remains fresh in your head before sleeping, and can be a good way to consolidate what you learn during the day.
Learn from a Quran teacher or join a class
Having 1-1 lessons with a teacher or joining a Quran class can provide structure, accountability, and support as part of your memorisation journey. A knowledgeable teacher can offer guidance, correct your recitation, and help you overcome challenges whenever you may feel demotivated in your journey. Additionally, if choosing to join a class, studying with others can help to create a sense of community and shared motivation, encouraging one another to achieve their respective goals.
Keep the broader goal in mind
Undoubtedly there is great reward in memorising the Quran, however this should not solely be your goal. Rather, the memorisation of the Quran should be a means for you to build a love for the book of Allah, and implement the guidance contained within it. There will be times throughout your hifz journey where you may feel disheartened, or unsure on the progress you are making. Whenever you may feel those doubts, console and motivate yourself with the following hadith of the Prophet (SAW):
‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “The one who is proficient in the recitation of the Qur’an will be with the honourable and obedient scribes (angels) and he who recites the Qur’an and finds it difficult to recite, doing his best to recite it in the best way possible, will have two rewards.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In conclusion, the start of your Quran memorisation journey will be one you which will help to strengthen you relationship with the Quran. There is a reward for the recitation of every letter, whether in the shortest or longest surah. Every ayah (verse) revealed in the Quran contains a wisdom for the world and a shining light for humanity, with deeper meanings examined and explained by the ulema (scholars). The one who recites, regardless of the passage and its length, will receive an elevation in their rank before Allah. If you are interested in beginning your journey with the Quran within a class setting,
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