Many parents are keen to memorize the Holy Qur’an for their children, and they start with them at a young age, but some may find it difficult to do so and look for ways to Encouraging the child to memorize the Qur’an, which helps him and makes it easy for the child and the guardian.
Ways to encourage a child to memorize the Qur’an
Adhere daily to a certain amount of the Holy Quran with continuous review of all of the above.
It is preferable for the child to be memorized by specialists so that he reads the Qur’an correctly without errors.
Take advantage of technology and recorded tapes and play the Quran permanently so that the child hears and memorizes it quickly.
Knowing the great goodness in memorizing the Qur’an and planting his love in the heart of the child.
Knowing the cruelty and desolation of a heart devoid of the Qur’an, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “He who has nothing of the Qur’an in his heart is like a ruined house.”
Make sure that children sit with the good guys and learn from them and follow their example, as the Companions used to do in the past, such as Ibn Abbas, who used to stay with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) permanently.
Other ways to encourage a child
Telling the stories of the Holy Quran with the easy interpretation that children understand, all of this facilitates memorization and encourages children to turn to the Holy Quran.
Providing incentive prizes for children to memorize the Qur’an and the award can be linked to memorizing a certain amount of the Qur’an.
Memorization using collective methods, the teacher recites the verses, then repeats his oath to the children, then recites the verses together, and then asks them to memorize and recite them in the next episode.
Gradient memorization and taking into account the mind and age of children, begins with shortening the fence, and dividing the long fences in stages, so that the child does not get bored or despair.
Explain the meanings of the verses and discuss them with children to make it easier for them to memorize.
Results of memorizing the Holy Quran
- Memorizing the Holy Quran helps to activate the child’s memory and increases his IQ.
- The Qur’an also contributes significantly to better organizing a child’s time.
- The honorable companions did not teach their children anything until after memorizing the Qur’an.
- Attaining the upper houses with Allah Almighty as much as he memorized from the Qur’an.
- It is presented in the Imamate over others, because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The people lead their reading of the Book of Allah.”
- Hafiz the Qur’an is one of the best people, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best of you is the one who learns and teaches the Qur’an.”
- It helps children learn the right faith and make their hearts full of faith.
