Here are some things to always keep in mind: {Tips}

• [ ] Intention matters the most, whether you are doing hifdh for the pleasure of Allah or to get people’s compliments.

so you have to get your niyah (intention) correct.

Now, How do you get your niyah correct ? place your hand on your chest and ask yourself, “what is my goal after completing hifdh?”or “why do I want to become hafidh/hafidha?”. Another tip is write your “whys” on a paper. This can include why you want to be a hafidh/hafidha and what is your next move after reaching that goal.

• [ ] Consistency and self-discipline is the key. No motivation can take you to your finish line. I myself have gotten a clear knowledge about the kinds of motivation by this one video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evd8Ahv12bE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T419gz0ZqPU&t=525s

• [ ] Music and Quran cannot reside in one heart. If you cannot live your day without listening to music then you have to strive to eliminate music from your life first. ”Its very difficult for me to stop listening to music 😣” I have two very useful tricks for you:

1. Know that with every lyric of music you listen to, an ayah of Quran disappears from your mind.
2. Death can come at us at anytime and anywhere, what if death comes to you whilst you listening to music? {Wherever you may be, death will overcome you—even if you were in fortified towers.— surah nisa:78}
   • [ ] Music is not the only sin that can hold you from improving yourself. So repent, stop the sin, Ask Allah for guidance.

<aside> 💡 Some other Supplementary tips that can aid in your hifdh journey:

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Importance of Treating your parents well for Hifdh

• Allah said in the Quran :{And We have commanded people to ˹honour˺ their parents. Their mothers bore them through hardship upon hardship, and their weaning takes two years. So be grateful to Me and your parents. To Me is the final return.—Surah luqman: 14}. Here we can see that Allah tells us to be grateful to what he bestowed upon us and then be grateful to your parents, which shows the position our parents holds in our life as a human being.

A well-known story to remind you the status of your mother upon you-

Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar saw a Yemeni man performing Tawaf (circumambulating the Ka’bah in Mecca) while carrying his mother on his back. This man said to Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar, “I am like a tame camel for her! I have carried her more than she carried me. Do you think I have paid her back, oh Ibn ‘Umar?” Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar replied, “No, not even one contraction!!” (Source: Al-Adab al-Mufrad Bukhari, 1/62)

Importance of Sleep and a Healthy Diet for Hifdh

• Sleep: Quality sleep enhances memory retention, focus, and emotional stability, all crucial for effective memorization.
• Healthy Diet: A balanced diet supports brain function, energy levels, and overall health, aiding concentration and cognitive performance.

Importance of Keeping a Hifdh Journal

• Track Progress: A Hifdh journal helps monitor your memorization progress and review achievements.
• Identify Challenges: It allows you to pinpoint areas needing improvement and adjust your study methods.
• Boost Motivation: Seeing your progress documented can motivate and encourage continued effort.