Supplications for Memorizing the Quran

Question

Peace be upon you. Are there any supplications that can help us memorize the Quran? Can you provide us with an easy method for memorization? [AR_ID:2836]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.

It has been narrated from Imam Al-Sadiq (peace be upon him): "The one who memorizes the Quran and acts upon it is with the noble and righteous scribes."

He also said: "Whoever finds it difficult to memorize the Quran will have two rewards, and whoever finds it easy will be with the first ones."

Congratulations on the honor of memorizing the Holy Quran.

Among the things mentioned to assist in memorization and strengthen memory is that whoever wishes to enhance their memory should use a miswak (tooth-stick), fast, and read the Quran, especially Ayat al-Kursi. They should also regularly consume raisins on an empty stomach, particularly twenty-one red ones, as this is beneficial for understanding, intellect, and memorization. Eating meat from the neck area, sweets, honey, and lentils is also said to aid in memorization. It has been tried that taking equal parts of frankincense, myrrh, and sugar, grinding them finely, and consuming five dirhams daily for three days can be effective.

Additionally, one should say every day after the Fajr prayer, before speaking: "O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, nothing escapes Your knowledge and nothing is beyond Your reach."

After prayers, one should recite the supplication: "Glory be to Him who does not wrong the people of His kingdom," and perform the prayer for memory enhancement that follows.

It is also important to avoid things that lead to forgetfulness, such as eating sour apples, fresh coriander, cheese, the remnants of a mouse, urinating in standing water, reading gravestones, walking between two women, dropping a live louse on the ground, neglecting nail trimming, skipping midday naps, excessive sins, and being preoccupied with worldly worries and concerns.

Prayer for Intelligence and Quality of Memorization

It is narrated in the book of moral excellence that one should write with saffron in a clean container: Alhamdulillah, Ayat al-Kursi, "Indeed, We sent it down," Yaseen, Al-Waqi'a, Al-Hashr, Al-Mulk, and the two Surahs of seeking refuge. Then wash this with Zamzam water, rainwater, or clean water, and add two mithqals of frankincense, ten mithqals of sugar, and ten of honey. Place it under the sky, put a metal object on top, and pray two rak'ahs at the end of the night, reciting Al-Fatiha once and "Say, He is Allah, One" fifty times in each rak'ah. After finishing your prayer, drink the water, as it is a good and tried method for memorization, God willing.

May you be successful in all good.

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Source: Mafatih al-Janan: 1, 2.