Our holy book Quran is filled with gems and jewels of Hikmah (wisdom), Hidayah (guidance), and Barakah (blessings). And Allah has said in Surah Al-Baqara: Verse 2:
“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah -“
Hence, when we strive to become conscious Muslims, walk on the path of righteousness, and seek guidance through the Quran. And what can be a better way to seek guidance than to memorize the Quran?
Many of us may step back from it thinking that this will take a long time. Also, we may already have hectic schedules that prevent us from taking this good step. However, we must always remember that:
“And We have certainly made the Qur’an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?” (Al-Qamar 54: Verse 17)
So do not hesitate and make a strong niyyah (intention) to memorize the Quran. Even if you have hectic schedules, opt for the online Quran memorization course that can help you in Memorization with well-structured courses and flexible timings.
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Still, muddling over it? Here are 10 reasons why you should memorize the Quran!
10 reasons why you should memorize the Quran
- Quran Memorization helps us in gaining closeness to Allah SWT and become His chosen ones!
Our sole purpose on this earth is to do lots of Ibadah, and good deeds, and attain our place in Jannah by pleasing Allah SWT. Memorizing the Quran helps us achieve our eternal goal and brings lots of ease into our worldly life. When we are close to Allah, we understand his plans better, we cope with difficult situations with Tawakkul, and come out victorious in this life and Hereafter.
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace, and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah has His people among humanity.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are they?” The Prophet said, “They are the people of the Quran, the people of Allah and His chosen ones.” (Sunan Ibn Mājah, 215)
Can we even imagine how great this beautiful hadith is? It surely motivates us to memorize the Quran and recite it as often as we can. And also follow it with all our hearts.
- Memorization of the Quran makes us gain more and more rewards!
Narrated Muhammad bin Ka’b Al-Qurazi:
“I heard ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “[Whoever recites a letter] from Allah’s Book, then he receives the reward from it, and the reward of ten the like of it. I do not say that Alif Lam Mim is a letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter.” (Jamiat Tirmidhi: 3158)
Such is the reward for recitation. Imagine the reward when you are memorizing the Quran! Huge, isn’t it? So never step back from memorizing it as it brings lots of rewards for us and helps us in fulfilling our goals.
- Memorization of the Quran makes us closer to Jannah
Our ultimate goal is to make a place for us and our near and dear ones in Jannah. And when we recite the Quran, we save ourselves from Hellfire and become closer to attaining Jannah. When we ponder upon the Quran and memorize it, we automatically feel to gain guidance through it and pave our way to Jannah.
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Al-Aas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said:
The one who was devoted to the Quran will be told [on the Day of Resurrection] ‘Recite [the Quran] and ascend [in ranks] as you used to recite when you were in the world. Your rank will be the last verse you recite.” ( Abu Dawud, Book 9: 11)
- Memorization of the Quran makes it intercedes for us on the Day of Judgement and helps us in attaining the Shade of Allah
The Day of Judgement will not be easy. The scorching heat and the fear will take upon all of us. A mother will not recognize her children nor will children recognize their parents.
And just imagine if someone or something intercedes for us on that Final Day. Such are the blessings we will get by reciting the Book of Allah!
Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “Read the Qur’an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection.” [Muslim].
(Riyad as-Salihin 991)
Memorization of the Quran can be done at any time in our lives. But memorizing it early brings more benefits to us.
Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said:
Seven are (the persons) whom Allah would give protection with His Shade on the Day when there would be no shade but that of Him (i.e. on the Day of Judgment, and they are): a just ruler, a youth who grew up with the worship of Allah; a person whose heart is attached to the mosques; two persons who love and meet each other and depart from each other for the sake of Allah; a man whom a beautiful woman of high rank seduces (for illicit relation), but he (rejects this offer by saying):” I fear Allah”; a person who gives charity and conceals it (to such an extent) that the right-hand does not know what the left has given: and a person who remembered Allah in privacy and his eyes shed tears. (Sahih Muslim 1031; Book 12, Hadith 117 )
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- Memorization of the Quran is not only beneficial for us but also our 10 family members
Can we repay our parents or our family members for all the good that they have done for us? Certainly not! But how happy they will be on the Day of Judgement when they will receive intercession because of your Recitation and Memorization of the Quran along with other good deeds! Indeed, this is one of our greatest motivations for us.
Ali bin Abi Talib (R.A) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
“Whoever recites the Quran and memorizes it, making lawful what it makes lawful, and unlawful what it makes unlawful, Allah will admit him to Paradise due to it, and grant him intercession for ten of his family members who were to be consigned to the Fire.” (Jami’at Tirmidhi 2905)
- Memorization of the Quran helps us in fulfilling our wish to give the best to our parents
We all want to give the best of the gems, jewels, and gold to our parents. If we are unable to do so in this world, we must never lose heart as it is not the real world. But it is only the Hereafter that counts! So aspire for the best in the Hereafter and memorize and recite the Quran to fulfill your goal.
Mu’adh al-Juhani reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:
If anyone recites the Qur’an and acts according to its content, on the Day of Judgement his parents will be given to wear a crown whose light is better than the light of the sun in the dwellings of this world if it were among you. So what do you think of him who acts according to this? (Sunan Abi Dawud 1453)
- Memorization of the Quran helps us in being with the noble scribes
We all crave the best company, Don’t we? And we will crave the same in the Jannah too! So, prepare for it right in this world by memorizing the Quran.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is reported to have said:
”A person who recites the Quran and has memorized it will be with noble scribes (in Jannah)” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 4937)
- Importance of Memorization of certain Surahs and Ayahs of the Quran
Various hadiths reflect the importance of the Quran. Some of them clearly state few out of the many benefits:
- Surah Mulk saves its reciter from the torment of the graves.
- The memorizer of the first ten verses of the Surah Al-Kahf will be protected from the Fitnah of the Dajjal.
- The last two verses of Surah Al-Baqara and the Ayat Al-Kursi have immense importance in keeping the reciter protected from evils.
- Surah Al-Ikhlaas, Al-Falaq, and Surah Al-Naas are effective against evil eyes too.
- Memorization of the Quran help us in creating a good society
We, as Muslims, aspire to create a healthy society for everyone. Along with the consciousness of Allah, it also includes an environment that is stress-free and far away from depression. Hence, when we memorize the Quran, reflect through each Surah, and make it a habit to recite the Quran daily, we build a positive environment for ourselves and the people around us. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most important things in today’s era.
- Memorization of the Quran helps us be the best of the people!
We all want to be the best version of ourselves. And if we achieve that, we automatically become the best of the people. So how can we become the best version of ourselves? Undoubtedly, by following the Quran and Sunnah. To attain the best by Memorizing the Quran and also teaching it to others.
Narrated `Uthman (R.A.):
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 5027)
So are you ready to memorize the Quran?
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