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HIFZ-UL-QURAN

(An Overview)

1. Definition

Hafiz-ul Quran is the person who is haamil, `aamil, and kaamil

of Allahs words.

2. Before Hifz

- Ikhlas (proper intentions)

- Must have correct makhraj/tajweed (must read well)

- Better if one is fluent with the reading (easily reads any page)

- Test self for a period of time (see if you have the ability)

- Practice/develop ablility

3. Misconceptions

- You do not have to know Arabic to memorize

- Age/Gender is not an issue

- Every Muslim must live the Quran (not just a hafiz)

- Everyones ability/capacity is different

- The Quran has been made easy to remember (54: 17)

- Its not you; its Allah (Everything is but within His Will)

4. Methods/Types/System of Memorization

- May differ from country/tradition/teacher

- Memorize pages from last juz to first or first juz to last

methods

- Indian, Egyptian, Turkish, Mauritanian, Malayetc. ways

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5. Memorization tips

- Ask Allah to make it easy for you (du`a is gold)

- Use 1 same copy of Quran (is best) and always handle with

wudhu, respect and love.

- Study with a clock (time is silver; keep track of it while working

on page)

- Memorize "firmly" (make it the best you can)

- Study in a volume enough for yourself to hear (ear helps in

memorizing)

- Dont sway back and forth, though is very tempting (its actuallyagainst the sunnah)

- Do not speed (*try* to read with tarteel; the slower the

stronger)

- Dont ask someone if a page is hard/easy (psyche: "it is easy")

- Read page before memorizing it (at least 8 times, will make

easier)

- If you do not know meaning read translation before/aftermemorizing (depends if it makes it easier for you or more

confusing)

- Ask others on how they memorize (to develop your own

method)

- You usually develop your own scheme by time (which ever

works best for you)

- Always let someone listen to you (before the teacher finallydoes!) esp. with memorization of new pages

- Audio cass./CD/recordings may help (listen to it before

memorizing)

- Time of day (morning/suhoor when mind is fresh is best)

- Your ability expands (inshaAllah) as you memorize.

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6. While doing hifz

- Patience, patience, patience

- Tawakkul in Allah (also remember it is a matter of naseeb)

- Follow the sunnah (hygiene esp. teeth, noon fiesta, tahajjud

would be greatetc)

- Eat halal & do halal (Allah makes it easier)

- Concentration (keep away from distractions & thoughts esp.

those from Shaytaan)- Use time wisely (Dont waste it)

- Ask for du'as (from everyone; your mom, dad, teacher...)

- Make dua for others who are doing hifz (remember the angels

reply: "the same on you")

- Choose your friends (friendships where both are beneficial to

each other during hifz)

- Remember your enemy: Shaytaan (Seek refuge in Allah)- Dont forget to sleep/chill (refresh)

- No music/TV is best (preoccupies the mind, wastes time,

amongst other reasons)

- Dont eat too much, or too little (makes sleepy need energy)

- Dried grapes, sweets, honey, fruits are advised

- Dont compare yourself with others (you are you)

- Avoid telling others your achievements in hifz (Nazar: Evil

Eye)

- An institution is best for hifz (has a set program; more sense

of order/importance)

- Respect/follow/recognize teacher (he/she knows you best)

- Never give up (be strong)

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7. After hifz

- Throw a party, give sadaqa, start praying tahajjud (all thanks

are due to Allah)

- Revise (tie camels) from memory as well as from Mushaf

(daily)

- Teach what youve been blessed with (give its sadaqa)

- Audio cassettes/CDs are great (while driving, cooking,

roamingwhenever possible)- Join/lead the congregation & read for daily prayers (key:

Taraweeh prayers in Ramadhan)

- Love it, live it, build upon it.

8. Warning: You may end up with a hump in your back,

glasses in front of your eyes, and/or muscular pains/strains on

your neck as a result of hifz, just as the result of blisters onhands from using a pencil. But hey, its worth it : )

9. Rewards/Benefits

- Dunyawi (improved memory, disciplineetc.)

- Ukhrawi (as mentioned in the Qur'an & hadith)

10. Motivational

- Articles

- Stories from Sahaba

- Personal stories

- Biographies

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