Some Simple Steps to Memorize the Holy Quran

The first thing to memorize Quran you have to give attention to is your intention (if you intend good, you will get right). Make sure that the purpose you are making is only for the sake of Allah Subḥānahu Wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He),  to seek His Pleasure so that inshAllah, with His Mercy, we will be rewarded in the Aakhirah. It is not to show off in the presence of others that you have memorized a lot. Sincerity is not a one-time factor; instead, it’s a continual battle that you always have to renew.

The more regularly you memorize, the easier it becomes. It is essential to be consistent and not to skip even one day. There is no weekend in prayer. The simple minimum that one should memorize is at least three lines; five is more ideal. If you are consistent, inshAllah, you will be able to be huffadh in 5-6 years.

The first thing you should do in the day is memorized – surahs to memorize even do so before your breakfast because this is your religious breakfast. The best time to learn is right after Fajr.

Have a secluded place to go to and learn in a quiet area. You can’t remember appropriately with distractions, so turn off all your devices (like cell phones) and Computers.

Begin at the same time, at the same place, and use the same mushaf every day. You need to have your copy of the Mushaf (the Madani Mushaf is highly recommended), it will next become so valuable to you.

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat, over and over. It is just repeated recitation and listening that will help to memorize. It is the best way to memorize Quran. Read the translation before you begin and try to equal the Arabic words with their meanings.

Listen to the Quran Before you start to memorize, listen to what you are about to learn. Sh. Husary is highly recommended. Get a friend, a family member or someone you know who will monitor your recitation every day. Ideally, get someone who is also learning to create a peer pressure system.

What you have memorized. If you skip one portion, you will quickly rush towards the Qur’an and improve your mistake, and you will never make this mistake again.

Be logical. Don’t try to go to different surah if you find it difficult and stick to the order. That way, you will have the pleasure of having completed a juz rather than leaving some portions here and there.