Daily Memorization Method — Adding and Reviewing
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فَٱقۡرَءُواْ مَا تَيَسَّرَ مِنَ ٱلۡقُرۡءَانِ
— المزمل 20
Golden rule: Good memorization = limited addition + extensive review.
Recommended method: (1) Set a fixed daily portion (5-20 verses based on ability). (2) Read new verse 10-15 times until stable. (3) Close mushaf, repeat 5 times from memory. (4) Review yesterday's portion before new addition. (5) Review full page when completed. (6) Review full juz when completed.
Sample daily schedule: After Fajr: memorize 5 new verses (20-30 min); After Dhuhr: review yesterday (10 min); After Isha: review prior week (15 min).
Source: Yahya Al-Ghouthani, How to Memorize the Quran; Experience of memorizers across generations
Question: What is the key rule in memorization: extensive addition or extensive review?
Answer: Review is more important — limited addition + extensive review. A memorizer who adds extensively without review will lose what was memorized.