English Translation and Compilation by Amjad ibn Muhammad Rafiq
Edited and Supplemented by Muhammad al-Jibali
Copyright 1996 by AIM - University of Essex Islamic Society
Before One Begins to Memorise
1. Ikhlaas (Sincerity)
2. Knowing the Greatness of the Book of Allaah
3. Knowing the Reasons Behind Reciting and Memorising the
Qur'aan
4. Having a Truthful and Firm Resolution to Memorise it.
1. Correcting Pronunciation and Recitation
2. Adhering to a daily Limit for Memorisation
3. Continual Recitation and Review
4. Reciting in a Melodic Tone
5. Using the Same Copy of the Qur'aan (Mushaf)
6. Understanding Is the Way to Memorising
7. Linking the Ayaat
8. Reciting to Others
9. Constant Review of What Has Been Memorised
10. Watching for Analogous Sections of the Qur'aan
11. Taking Advantage of the Golden Hours of the Day
12. Taking Advantage of the Golden Years of Memorising
1. To Fear Falling into Riyaa' (Showing Off)
2. To Be Cautious of Being Neglectful in Acting Upon
the Qur'aan
3. Not Being Amazed with Oneself and Considering Oneself
Above the Rest of Creation
4. Knowing that Forgetting the Qur'aan is Due to Sinning