The Qur’an is the light of guidance and the greatest gift a Muslim can carry in their heart. Sometimes, however, we may face the painful reality of forgetting parts of what we once memorized. That was my experience but instead of giving up, I made a promise to myself: I will return to the Qur’an until it settles in my heart again.
This is my journey of how I lost, then rediscovered, and finally re-memorized the Qur’an with the help of Allah.
When I Made the Decision
There is no heavier feeling than realizing the Qur’an is slipping away from your memory. I felt deep sadness and emptiness, but one day I firmly decided:
“If I once memorized the Qur’an, then by Allah’s will, I can do it again.”
Step One: Listening and Review
I began by listening daily to a reciter. I set a routine: every day I would listen to 10 pages while following along in the mushaf.
In a short time, I had gone through the entire Qur’an again. I rediscovered the surahs and verses I had forgotten, which gave me renewed motivation to continue.
Step Two: Reading on My Own
Once I had done this general review, I started to read on my own, setting a smaller daily target — less than 5 pages a day. This made the process lighter, more consistent, and more personal.
Step Three: Memorization in Small Portions
After finishing a full reading, I moved to active memorization:
I memorized one page a day, repeating until it was strong.
Once I finished, I went back and reviewed everything again.
Finally, I set myself a new routine: every day I would fully memorize one page 100%.
Step Four: Understanding the Meaning
I didn’t stop at memorization. I made the decision to study tafsir (interpretation) and learn the meanings of the verses.
Once I understood the Qur’an’s message and stories, memorization became much easier and more permanent. The verses were no longer just words, they were lessons and guidance engraved in my heart.
The Result and Lessons Learned
Today, I recite different surahs in my daily prayers with confidence. What once felt lost has now become stronger than ever.
Through this journey, I learned that:
Patience and consistency are the keys to success.
The Qur’an never leaves you , it waits for you to return.
Memorization is not just a project, it’s a lifelong journey.
Conclusion
My journey with the Qur’an taught me that sometimes loss is the door to new blessings. Now, my heart feels at peace knowing the Qur’an is with me again.
If you’ve ever felt your memory of the Qur’an fading, don’t despair. With small steps, sincerity, and consistency, you can return to it. And when you do, you will discover a joy and barakah beyond words.
The Qur’an is the greatest gift from Allah and today, I live by that gift.
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