Golden Tips for Reviewing the Quran for Children and Adults
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The Shinqiti Method of Memorizing the Holy Qur’an
One of the greatest blessings a person can receive in life is the ability to memorize the Holy Qur’an. It is the Word of Allah Almighty, and its virtue and excellence are well established. This is supported by the saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him):
خيرُكُم مَن تعلَّمَ القرآنَ وعلَّمَهُ
Narrated by Al-Bukhari and others.
For this reason, scholars throughout history have devoted great attention to memorizing the Holy Qur’an and have developed various methods to facilitate its memorization. One of these methods is known as the Shinqiti Method.
This method relies on several key practices:
First: Writing the New Verses on a Wooden Tablet
Writing the new verses on a wooden tablet helps stimulate the mind and prepare it to receive the verses. This is because the student engages several senses, particularly sight, while reciting the verses aloud during writing. In this way, the mind begins to absorb and retain the new verses.
Second: Repetition
The student repeats a passage or a set of verses many times, first reading from the tablet and then attempting to recite from memory without looking. The student does not move on to the next passage until the previous one has been memorized accurately.
Sometimes, designated places are provided for students to spend much of the day reviewing and repeating the verses they are learning.
Third: Reciting to the Teacher
The student recites the memorized verses to a teacher or Qur’anic instructor, who corrects mistakes in pronunciation, vowel markings, and memorization.
The teacher also guides the student in the proper rules of stopping and beginning during recitation, as well as the rules of Tajweed. In this way, the student combines strong memorization with correct Qur’anic recitation.
Fourth: Connecting the Verses
The process does not end with reciting the newly memorized verses. The student must also recite the memorized portion from the beginning of the surah, connecting the verses in their proper sequence.
This practice helps the student maintain continuity between verses and strengthens the overall memorization of the Qur’an.
What Makes This Method Distinctive?
- Mastery before moving on: The goal should not simply be to memorize as many pages as possible, but to achieve accurate and lasting memorization.
- Spaced repetition: Distribute repetition throughout the day rather than exhausting yourself by repeating everything in a single session.
- Daily revision: Do not neglect previously memorized passages, as they may gradually be forgotten.
- Recitation to a teacher: Correct pronunciation and accurate vowel markings are just as important as memorization itself.
How Can We Benefit from This Method?
We can benefit from the Shinqiti Method by adopting its principles in our daily Qur’an memorization routine: writing the verses when possible, repeating them consistently, reciting them to a qualified teacher, connecting the verses, and regularly reviewing everything we have memorized.
By following these practices with patience, discipline, and consistency, learners can work toward stronger memorization and more accurate recitation of the Holy Qur’an.
