The first thing to do is to start the memorization afresh. You should pretend as if you haven’t memorized the Quran before to avoid overconfidence. Next is to start with the parts or surahs that you know very well. Even if you have forgotten the Quran, there are some surahs or a part that you will still be familiar with, that is where you should start from.
Also, standing in the night prayer and reciting at least 10 pages of the Quran daily is also helpful. Also, you should adopt the best quran memorization techniques like the Old Ottoman method, whole page or bottom-to-top Technique, 3×3, or chunking and linking of Quranic Ayahs technique.
8 Tips to Memorize the Quran and Never Forget It
Here are some tips that can help you to learn the Quran by heart without fear of forgetting.
1. Start memorization at an early age
The best time to start Quran memorization is at an early age and also at this age, anyone can memorize Quran fast. This is not to say that those who didn’t memorize it at an early age cannot do so again. Great scholars like Imam Abu Imam Malik, Imam Shafi’i, and Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal memorized the Quran at an early age. Imam Malik was reported to have memorized the Quran at the age of 7 while Imam Shafiee was reported to have memorized the Quran at the age of 14.
There is a popular saying that when you write something on a stone, it remains there for a very long time. But writing on water is impossible.
2. Enroll in a Quran Classes
The first reason is that you cannot take away the importance of a teacher. If you are studying alone, you will miss that expert input that a teacher will bring. Also, competition is important in any aspect of learning. The eagerness to want to be the best among your peers will serve as extra motivation. The world is now a global village. You do not need to sit in the four walls of a class to learn the Quran. There are many online hifz classes on the internet that you can enroll yourself in.
In the course of my interaction with people, I usually say that no one has any excuse not to learn the Quran at this present time. Learning has been made very easy. If you are too busy to attend a conventional Arabic class, there are many online platforms you can enroll and learn at your convenience.
3. Become an Imam
As difficult as memorizing the Quran is, the most difficult task is trying not to forget what you have memorized. After memorizing the Quran, you have to look for ways to keep the Quran intact in your brain. One of these ways is to become an Imam in a masjid around you. An Imam is supposed to lead the prayer five times a day. During solat, an Imam is expected to recite Suratul Fatiha and another sura from the Quran.
Allah said in Surah Muzamil, ‘faqrahu ma tayasara minal Quran’ which means recite what is easy for you in the Quran.
4. Reciting Surahs in Prayer
One of the most efficient ways to preserve the Quran is the recitation during the night prayer. In fact, it is more efficient than leading the daily solat. When you lead the daily solat, you might not have the opportunity to recite as long as you want because you have to consider the condition of your followers.
Abu Mas’ud reported: A man said, ‘’O Messenger of Allah, I am late to prayer today because such a person makes it too long for us.’’ I never saw the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, as angry in his preaching as he was that day. The prophet said, ‘’Verily, some of you cause people to flee. Whenever you lead people in prayer, then lighten it as among them are the weak, the elderly, and the needy.’’
The night prayer allows you to recite to any length you want because you have no followers to worry about.
5. Recite at least ten pages of the Quran daily
Once you become a hafidh, you must recite the Quran every day. You should strive to complete the Quran every three days, every week, every two weeks, or at least every month. If you recite ten pages of the Quran every day, you will complete the recitation every 30 days.
6. Become a Quran Teacher
Another effective way to preserve the Quran is to teach it. In one hadith, Prophet Muhammad said ‘’khayrukum man ta alamal Quran wa alamahu’’ which means ‘’The best among you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it.’’
Teaching will make you want to learn more because you will not want to disappoint your students. You can start a conventional Quran class or an online Quran class where you can teach people the Quran.
7. Understand the meaning of the Quran
We all know that the Quran was revealed in the Arabic language. Therefore, the mastering of the Arabic language is compulsory for all Muslims. As soon as you can memorize the Quran, the next step is to understand the interpretations of the wordings.
Some verses in the Quran are very similar. In most cases, contextual understanding is what will help you to avoid mistakes in recitation.
8. Revision (Murajaha)
Lastly, you have to revise the Quran every day.
How can I Memorize the Quran Permanently?
To memorize the Quran permanently, you have to be in the company of the Quran. If possible, you should be a Quran teacher because teaching is one of the ways to hold down the Quran in memory.
According to the Messenger of Allah, the Quran is very easy to forget if one does not pay attention to it. Another important tip of memorizing the Quran permanently is to learn and understand the meaning of the Quran. Understanding the meaning of the Quran keeps the mind attached to the Quran.
Another tip that is non-negotiable is revision. If you want the Quran to stay permanently in your memory, you will revise the Quran throughout your entire lifetime.
Conclusion
The Quran is a book and a book is to be read. I believe we have been able to explain in detail how the Quran can be memorized and preserved. The word Quran is a verbal noun of the verb qaraha which means he recited. Therefore the word Quran means something that is recited. It means you need to recite the Quran every time not to forget it.
In the hadith narrated by Albara ibn Hazib, Prophet Muhammad said, zayyinul Quran bi aswatikum which means adorn the Quran with your voices. The scholars said this hadith indicates that the Quran should be recited with a sweet voice. Also, every letter should be pronounced appropriately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How can I memorize the Quran without forgetting it?
Set a minimum goal. Figure out your personal learning technique. Pick a time to memorize daily.
Q2. How can I memorize the Quran quickly?
Learn correct pronunciation and recitation. Stick to your daily memorization limit and continue to recite and revise.
Q3. What is the dua for memorizing the Quran?
Answer: ‘’O Allah, O Rahman, by your glory and the light of your Countenance, to make my heart constant in remembering your Book as you taught me, and grant me that I recite it in the manner that will make You pleased with me.
Q4. How to increase memory in Islam?
Answer: Imam Az-Zuhri said ‘’You should eat honey because it is good for memory’’.
Q5. What causes forgetfulness?
Forgetting is a clear reflection of the state of human weakness.
