1. Quran Memorization (Hifz) Course

Memorization of the Holy Quran is a sacred practice done by many of us around the world, and those who achieve this milestone are referred to as ‘Hifz-e-Quran’.
The term Hifz basically means ‘Protector or Memorizer’, but in this context, it is known as a Memorizer.

Candidates who want to memorize a part or full portion of the Quran chapters in full swing are eligible and can apply to this course.

1.1. Significance of Quran Memorization in Islam

Memorization of the Quran is the gateway to receive special blessings from the Almighty Allah (SWT).
As we know, ALLAH (SWT) has promised to bestow His bounty on the person who will memorize and raise his/her virtue on the day of resurrection.

As per the Hadith narrated by ‘Abdullah Ibn Amr’ (R.A), Allah’s Apostle (SAWS) said:
“Memorizer of Quran will be asked to recite Quran and rise in rank, as you used to recite in the world,
for your rank will be at the last verse that you recite.”

1.2. Merits of Quran Memorization

Quran memorization in the heart is one of the miraculous blessings of Allah (SWT) on the human being.
With divine blessings from Allah (SWT), Quran memorization has physical and mental attributes.
Some of the positives that one can notice during your Hifz expedition are:

• It enhances the memory storing capacity because memorizing itself is a spiritual exercise.
  Frequent revision activates the nervous system similar to upgrading a hard drive from Gigabytes to Terabytes.
• Many scientists around the globe have proved that recollecting facts and figures boosts mental ability and nimbleness.
• Nowadays, epidemics such as forgetfulness, dementia, mental maladies, and Alzheimer’s can be averted by remembering textual concepts, further assisting the appropriate functioning of the mind.
• According to survey reports by the scientific community, the rate of cerebral failure is less in persons who constantly memorize.
• Teenagers who start enthusiastically in memory drills will be mentally clearer in the future.
• Memorizing activity makes our brain structure mentally sound. Otherwise, poor memory management can lead to monotonous and cumbersome life, both domestically and professionally.
  The aggravating condition may lead to chronic ailments like cardiovascular issues, anxiety, and depression.
• Acceleration of mind through memorization mitigates stress and develops positive thinking.
• Ultimately, the manifold merits of Holy Quran memorization benefit in this world,
  but as Muslims, our main goal should be to seek reward from Allah (SWT) in the hereafter.

1.3. Pre-Requisites to Quran Memorization

The first prerequisite of Quran memorization is a strong passion, both mentally and physically,
to memorize the Holy Quran by heart.

Our online Quran memorization course is developed for aspirants who have the zeal
to learn and recite the Holy Quran perfectly in Arabic dialect without any mistake,
while understanding the meaning of the recitation.

1.4. Memorization Technique

An-Noor-ul Quran endows proficient mentors to teach the Quran in different phases,
depending upon each candidate’s strength and intelligence quotient level.
Our scholars and experts at An-Noor-ul Quran adopt the following stages to augment Quran memorization:

• Stage 1: Practicing the Daily Chapter Wise Verses
  During this stage, scholars recite verses with Tajweed, after which students repeat and are corrected simultaneously.
• Stage 2: Making Habit of Performing the Homework
  Students are asked to recite or memorize verses from various Quran chapters, which are then set as practice assignments.
• Stage 3: Memorization Test
  In this phase, students recite and memorize chapters of the Quran until they master them.
  They undergo various tests to evaluate their ability to recite without seeing the text.
  After passing, the student is ready to recall the Holy Quran verses by heart forever, Insha’Allah.