Have you ever dreamt to memorize the great holy book, the
Quran? Are you still failing to turn your dream into
reality? Do not worry! When you complete
reading this article you will find some clear ideas to memorize the Quran and
give life for your dream. Remember that there are multiple methods to memorizethe Quran and choosing the right one will help you to memories the glorious
words of Allah. One of the must-mention and the best technique to memorize the
Quran is following the 4R methodology.
Several kinds of research say have been carried out among
1920 children and the result came out too good. Do you think what such a great
methodology is and what to do with 4R? It is all about Read, Repeat, Retain and
Remember. When you apply this in every verse, it is easy to bring your dream in
reality. However, you should find some internal techniques and make the best
out of it to use the methodology in memorizing Quran. Remember that it is the
gradual process and you need to be patient and focused to achieve in it.
Read
First R says about reading! You need to focus on every
single verse that you have to memories. Read the same verse multiple times. You
have to read the same verse at least 6 to 10 times and get familiarize yourself
completely in the verse. This will make the words to get settled in your
memory. Now, you can try to recite them without looking in the book. When you
cannot pronounce the words correctly, it means that you need more practice and
starts reading the verse again.
The time that is taken or the efforts needed will be based
on the capability you have regarding memorizing. Repeat the same for all the
verses and get every word correctly in your mind. The goal you need to remember
in this stage is all about the fluently reciting the entire verse without any
fillers or errors. Once you achieve your goal, you can just move on to the next
verse.
Repeat
The second R insists you repeat! Now, you might be strong by
memorizing verse by verse. So, it is time to advance in the memorization
process. You should try to recite several verses fluently. Initially, you might
slip when you are reciting, but it is fine. You need to go ahead and try to
recite the entire verse that you have come across so far. Even when you achieve
fluency in reciting several verses, you need to recite them for at least 6 to
10 times.
This will enhance the power to retain in your memory for a
longer time. Here, to avoid looking inside when you struggle to recite. When
you do not struggle and get fluency in reciting the verses, you can stop with
it. This practice will enhance long term memory as well.
Retain
The third R is about retaining what you have memorized so
far! It is not only important to memorize the Quran, but you need to retain
them. When you do not take a step to retain the words in your memory, the first
verse will disappear when you are trying to memorizing the last verse. The best
thing that you can do is recite the entire verse in the Quran up to which you
have learned in every morning. At least
three times you need to repeat it and this makes the verse remain in your mind.
Also, you can set some regular revision time to revise the entire Quran at
least ones in a week. This is will solidify your memory and the verse will not
leave out even if for years.
Remember
The last and final R is all about remembering! This is
simple to say, but hard to practice. However, this is also a fruitful area in
the process of memorizing. You have spent enough effort to recite the Quran.
So, you need to remember them for a lifetime. Generally, the human mind will
start forgetting things, if it is not though off for a longer period. This is
applicable to the Quran as well. When you need to remember the Quran, it is
possible only when you revise them frequently. You should spend at least a few
minutes to recollect the verse and words in the Quran. When you struggle to
recite, read it and keep reciting it.
Some rule
to memorize
v You
should memorize at least two pages in a day. One should be after Fajr and the
other after Asr or Maghrib.
v When you
need to make the memorization easier, you need to start them from Sura Naas and
finish it within SuraFatihah. When you have completed memorizing, the revision
period should be from Surah Baqarah to Sura Naas.
v It is
good to follow the same book or print to memorize the Quran. This will help you
to memorize easily and you can also know where you have left. So, the need for
searching and deviating in concentration will be reduced.
v You should
be concentrated completely on the Quran and should not keep thinking of any
additional things.
v Be
careful in reciting as you need to recite in the right order and each word
should be crystal clear in the pronunciation.
v When you
do not practice regularly, you will have deviated from the thoughts. So, every
day you need to allocate some time just for memorizing the Quran. Also, you
should be enough dedicated and work smart for memorizing the Quran.
Time to
start reciting the holy book now!
When you need to implement the 4R methodology, you need to
take some effort every day. This is the nature to memorize the great holy book,
the Quran. Such daily effort for a few months and years will help you in
achieving the goal to memorize the Quran. Further, you should also have some
love and passion for it to love reciting it every day!
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