The Method of Maintaining the Memorization of the Qur'an
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The questioner : Okay, regarding the memorization of the Qur'an from others. Yes. Memorizing the Qur'an from others. I mean, is it required? I mean, we memorize the Qur'an but we forget a lot, O Shaykh. What is the method for one who, for example, wants to maintain his memorization of the Qur'an?
The Shaykh : The method is the one by which the Messenger (peace be upon him) commanded us when he said: "Keep this Qur'an fresh in your memory. By Him in whose hand is my soul, it is more likely to slip from the hearts of men than camels from their ropes." So, keeping it fresh, which is repeating the memorized Qur'an, is the guarantee that it will not be forgotten.
The questioner : Did you understand me?
The Shaykh : Yes, okay.
The Shaykh : The method is the one by which the Messenger (peace be upon him) commanded us when he said: "Keep this Qur'an fresh in your memory. By Him in whose hand is my soul, it is more likely to slip from the hearts of men than camels from their ropes." So, keeping it fresh, which is repeating the memorized Qur'an, is the guarantee that it will not be forgotten.
The questioner : Did you understand me?
The Shaykh : Yes, okay.
Source
سلسلة الهدى والنور، المجلس 1306 — d3watuna.com (6:54)
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