Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the key terms and concepts of study of Quran?

Hifz al-Quran: The act of memorizing the Quran. "Hifz" means memorisation, and "al-Quran" refers to the Quran.
Tahfeedh al-Quran: Another term for the process of memorizing the Quran. "Tahfeedh" comes from the same root as Hifz, meaning to memorise or safeguard.
Hafiz/Hafiza: A person who has memorized the entire Quran. "Hafiz" is used for males and "Hafiza" for females.
Madrasah/Maktab: Educational institutions where Islamic education, including Quran memorisation, is provided.
Qaida: The beginner's book that teaches the basics of reading Arabic, including the letters and their pronunciation.
Nazra: Learning to read the Quran properly, focusing on correct pronunciation and fluency without necessarily memorizing it.
Tajweed: The rules governing the pronunciation of the Quranic text, ensuring correct articulation and phonetics.
Mura’aja: Revision of the Quran after memorising it, to ensure retention and accuracy.

What are the typical steps in the Hifz journey?

Learning Qaida: Starting with the basics of Arabic letters and pronunciation, using a Qaida book.
Nazra: Progressing to reading the Quran with proper Tajweed.
Starting Hifz: Memorising small portions of the Quran, usually starting with shorter Surahs (chapters) from Juz Amma (the 30th part of the Quran).
Daily Memorization: Regular, consistent memorisation sessions, often involving small portions (ayahs or verses) repeated until memorised.
Revision (Mura’aja): Regular revision of previously memorized portions to ensure retention.
Supervised Recitation: Reciting memorised portions to a teacher to check for accuracy and proper Tajweed.
Testing and Evaluation: Periodic testing to assess progress and retention.
Completion: Successfully memorising the entire Quran, followed by continued revision to maintain it.

What are some of the techniques used for Hifz?

Repetition and Recitation: Repeating verses multiple times to aid memorisation.
Listening: Listening to recordings of the Quran to reinforce memorised verses.
Writing: Writing down verses to aid memorisation and reinforce learning.
Visual Aids: Using flashcards or other visual aids to help with memorisation.