Almost every Muslim wishes to memorise the Quran and many have embarked upon the journey of doing so, yet a number among them do this task rather haphazardly, which leads to difficulty in the process of memorisation as well as increasing their chances of forgetting what they have memorised. In view of the great need of ensuring the successful memorisation of the Quran, some practical steps toward efficient memorisation and avoiding setbacks are stated in this article:

1. The Same Copy

Use the same Mus-haf (copy) when you read the Quran and stick to it so that you may become familiar with it and know the sites of various verses and how to find them quickly when you revise what you have memorised.

2. Reader

Try to find a knowledgeable reader, such as a Shaykh (scholar) who is well versed in the rules of Tajweed (correct recitation). Start reading to him what you intend to memorise beforehand so that he may correct any wrong pronunciation.

3. Group

Read and memorise the Quran within a group rather than individually. Members of groups help each other in correcting mistakes and thus make the task easier. Prophet Muhammad  (may Allah exalt his mention) said: "Whenever a group congregates in one of the houses of Allah (i.e., Mosques) to recite the Book of Allah (Quran) and study it, peace and mercy will descend upon them, the angels will surround them and Allah will mention them to those with Him (i.e., the angels)." [Muslim]

4. Repeat

Repeat what you have memorised to yourself frequently, and the best way to do this is during the prayers.

5. Tajweed

Learn the basic rules of Tajweed before you start memorising and try to apply these rules while memorising. Allah Says in the Quran (what means): "… And recite the Quran with measured recitation." [Quran 73:4]

6. Supplication

Supplicate to Allah to help you in memorising what you have read of the Quran. Many Hadeeths (Prophetic narrations) point to how this is to be done.

7. Sequence of Chapters

Begin memorising the Quran from the last section (Juz') and work backwards, as the verses in the last section are shorter and more familiar.

8. Audio Cassette

Listening to an audio cassette of the Quran will assist you in memorising what you have read and make it easier for you to know the right pronunciation and intonation; however, you must choose a reader who is well known for being skilled, so that you can memorise the Quran correctly.

9. Location

Try to read the Quran in a quiet location and stick to this if you can, as this will put you in the right mood to memorise the Quran and keep you away from any distractions. An example of such a place is the Masjid (Mosque).