- Get a Qur’an with suitable writing size, font and (preferably) with a’raab, the symbols on each letter for pronunciation. It is recommended if you but one with 13 lines on each page.
- It is not a very easy task to memorize the Qur’an; you need a teacher. A local mosque might be helpful or online tutors like on Learn Quran Online with hand-picked Quran Tutors for Tajweed classes, Hifz courses and Arabic lessons. Never try to memorize yourself alone.
- As you start memorizing Surahs, remember to repeat them in your prayers for daily practice. When they grow too many, ask a sibling/friend/your parents/etc to listen to them from you.
- Listening to recitation is really helpful. I listen to Shaykh al-Afasy’s recitation which is sweet, beautiful and easy to understand and follow.
- Avoid using mobile phones, televisions, visiting places, meeting with friends etc for these things will distract you from hifz. You should perform some tasks to keep your mind healthy but do not put stress on your brain (no, not even slightly).
- Repeat, repeat, repeat like there is no tomorrow.
- Learn the translation of what your memorize. This will make memorization easier and what’s better than knowing translation with the Arabic?
- It is to your benefit if you learn Arabic too, since it makes it easier to interpret the Arabic words of Qur’an yourself.
- Pay attention to what your are reading. Your Tajweed should be perfect, no mistakes should be there. Learn Tajweed before memorization if you do not already know it because it is an essential part of hifz.
- Slow down some. You do not need to memorize the whole book in one day, but it should be perfect what you memorize. Instead of quickly reciting your memorized parts, recite slowly and steadily, and keep note of the first word of the next Surah
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