steps for memorising Quran

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Memorizing quran
is a great virtuous deed. It will intercede for the one who memorizes
it and will also act as prevention for one to enter Hell-Fire.
According to Ahadith, it is also narrated that Allah will never put a
person in Hell-Fire who has any part of the quran in his heart.

The 'Golden Age', as described by the classical scholars is between the
ages 5 to 23 years. Definitely the golden age is the best time to
memorize the quran as it is the peak of a person's memory. This age factor is a great bonus and aid for those wishing to memorize the quran and should be utilized by the person immediately.

Below are 10 simple steps a person needs to practice in order to memorize the quran fast and effectively:

1. Al-Ikhlas - Sincerity

The first step to ease the memorization of the quran is sincerity. The person must memorize the quran
for the sake of reward and to please Allah. Not to show off, aim to
impress others or in order to get a Job (e.g. as Imaam of the Masjid).

2. Correct the pronunciation and recitation

Another factor that will help a person memorize the quran
is to correct the pronunciation and recitation of the Quran. This can
be achieved by listening to a Qari whose style of recitation you like
and makes you feel connected to the Quran.

3. Specify how many verses you want to memorize on a daily basis

For example, commit yourself to memorize 3, 5, 10, 20 verses per day.

If you give yourself a target to memorize 3 verses per day, read the
three verses you have memorize along with the new three verses you are
trying to memorize e.g. If you memorize 3 verses on one day, the next
day you should memorize another 3 verses and repeat the verses you
memorized the day before.

Another tactic to memorize the quran
is to keep repeating the verses at any opportunity with tajweed (tune).
The tajweed will cause the person to enjoy the tune of recitation thus
allowing the person to memorize that verse.

4. Do not exceed the limit of your day

If you have committed yourself to memorizing 5 or 10 (for example) verses per day then do not exceed it.

Commit yourself to a regular number of verses you wish to memorize everyday and do not change this pattern.

5. Memorize from only one copy of the Quran

This is because in every Quran, the layout of the verses is different.
If you memorize from one copy you will have a mental picture of the
verse in your mind, whereas if you attempt to memorize from many
different copies of the Quran, it could lead to confusion and
difficulty in memorizing the Quran.

6. Understanding is a mechanism of memorizing

Understanding the verses will definitely increase memorisation and also khushoo (ritual fear and focus) during salah.

7. Do not go to another chapter until you finish the chapter you are on

Memorizing the quran in chapters is the best way to memorize the quran as it will be easier to remember where you stopped last.

8. Do not listen to yourself all the time

It is advisable to recite in front of someone who is Hafiz ul quran (who has memorized the Quran) as this will benefit the hafiz and he will correct him on any mistakes he makes.

9. Continuity - Always recite to yourself, wherever you are

It has been reported the Messenger Muhammad (saw) said that the quran will run away from the tongue of a person faster than an untied camel. Make sure you are constantly reciting the quran wherever you are e.g. on the bus, whilst travelling, relaxing at home etc.

10. Identify the patterns of the verses

The quran
is Mutashaabihaat, which means that it has a pattern. Verses often look
and sound like each other, which is a great aid to memorizing the
Qurأan.

Difficulties in memorizing the Quran

For those who have passed the golden age, have disability or any
hardship in memorizing the Quran, it is advisable to have plenty of
honey and black seed, which are natural remedies that aid memorization
as-well as cure sicknesses

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