Seven (+1) Benefits of Memorizing the Holy Quran

The harder the job, the more the benefit. This is usually true for all aspects of life, whether education, professional development, or one’s personal life. The task of memorizing the entire Quran is monumental, but the benefits that come with it are equally immense.

Below are some benefits of memorizing the Quran…

1. Recite and Rise!

According to a Hadith, on the Day of Judgment, a person will be asked to recite the Quran. They will ascend the Heavens as they begin reciting, and will stop at their place in Jannah when they have finished. Imagine the height reached by the person who has memorized the entire Quran!

2. Earn Reward for Your Parents

Not only will you attain tremendous reward, your parents will, too! When kids recite the Quran and act upon its teachings, Allah SWT promises shining crowns and beautiful garments in Jannah for their parents. We can never repay our parents for everything they have done for us. But what a beautiful honor to be the reason for our parents’ elevated status in the Akhirah!

3. Learn the Deen

Memorizing the words of the Quran itself does not give knowledge of the Deen; however, it does provide a solid foundation for it. And if the memorization is coupled with knowledge of the meaning of the Quran, our understanding only deepens. How beautiful if we can accomplish this, even if Arabic is not our native tongue!

4. Perfect Your Salah

Many Sahaba have recounted how the Prophet SAW lengthened his Salawat to achieve nearness to Allah. Often, this lengthening of Salah would be through the recitation of long Surahs. A person who does not know much of the Quran could follow this Sunnah of the Prophet SAW by elongating his or her prostrations and doing dhikr. However, long Qiyam can be achieved by knowing more Quran to recite in Salah.

5. Become a Leader

The Prophet SAW, when assigning leadership roles from among the Muslims, gave preference to those who knew more Quran. And Huffaz are generally regarded with high esteem in our community. Your love and knowledge of the Quran can lead you to becoming a leading member of the community.

6. Sharpen Your Memory

Evidence suggests that memorization of the Quran can increase a person’s IQ. Ask any Hafiz or Hafiza, and they will most likely tell you that they have a sharper memory than before they memorized the Quran. Hifz stimulates the brain and increases its working capacity. The concept is similar to playing “brain games” to sharpen intelligence, but without the frivolous element.

7. Develop Self Control

There is no doubt about it – completing Hifz requires a great amount of discipline. When you can master setting up a schedule and following through with the rigor required for memorizing the Quran, you can definitely do more! Utilizing this self-control, you can do things you might never have had the strength or will-power to accomplish before.

Bonus: Boost Your Health

With all these personal benefits, here’s a bonus one, which many of us would not have thought likely: better health! A recent study has shown that people who know more Quran are at lower risk of hypertension, diabetes, and depression!

For a Hafiz or Hafiza, the possibilities are endless. They have developed their Akhira, their character, their mind, their will-power, and even their health!

What is holding you back from embarking on this journey?

At Quba Academy, we offer a comprehensive Tahfeez + Academics program for students KG to 8th grade.

We also boast a part-time Tahfeez program in which students of all ages, young and old, are welcome to enroll!

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