The Correct Method for Memorizing the Noble Qur'an
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the correct method for memorizing the Noble Qur'an? I know that I memorize the Qur'an and then forget it. I have memorized eight parts (ajza') and forgotten them. Is there anything required of me if I do not review the Qur'an?
Answer:
Do you read the Qur'an from a reciter among the skilled reciters? So that you master the rules of recitation. And repeat the verses until you memorize them, and do not overdo it, do not overdo it in memorization.
From the daily verses, you read a set number of verses and repeat them until you memorize them, and so on until you complete the entire Qur'an bit by bit, and your recitation should be from a reciter among the authorized reciters.
Then, when you have memorized the entire Qur'an, you must maintain it through recitation. Maintain it as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised, and do not say, "I have memorized it," and then rely on your memory and leave off reciting the Qur'an. Rather, repeat its recitation until you complete it in a month, or in a week, or in ten days, or in three days, according to your ability. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him): "Maintain this Qur'an, for it is more likely to slip away than camels in their ropes." If you neglect it, you will forget it. But if you repeat its recitation and persist in it by making a daily portion that you maintain throughout the year, then by this method, with the permission of Allah, it will be firmly established with you.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the correct method for memorizing the Noble Qur'an? I know that I memorize the Qur'an and then forget it. I have memorized eight parts (ajza') and forgotten them. Is there anything required of me if I do not review the Qur'an?
Answer:
Do you read the Qur'an from a reciter among the skilled reciters? So that you master the rules of recitation. And repeat the verses until you memorize them, and do not overdo it, do not overdo it in memorization.
From the daily verses, you read a set number of verses and repeat them until you memorize them, and so on until you complete the entire Qur'an bit by bit, and your recitation should be from a reciter among the authorized reciters.
Then, when you have memorized the entire Qur'an, you must maintain it through recitation. Maintain it as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised, and do not say, "I have memorized it," and then rely on your memory and leave off reciting the Qur'an. Rather, repeat its recitation until you complete it in a month, or in a week, or in ten days, or in three days, according to your ability. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him): "Maintain this Qur'an, for it is more likely to slip away than camels in their ropes." If you neglect it, you will forget it. But if you repeat its recitation and persist in it by making a daily portion that you maintain throughout the year, then by this method, with the permission of Allah, it will be firmly established with you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هي الطريقة الصحيحة لحفظ القرآن الكريم لمن ينساه؟ وما حكم عدم مراجعته؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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