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Proven Tips to Memorize the Qur’an and How Hifz Focus Can Help
Bismillah. Wa alaykum as-salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Memorizing the Qur’an (Hifz) is one of the greatest honors Allah can grant a believer. It transforms your salah, strengthens your connection to Allah, and brings lifelong barakah. Yet, for many, the journey is daunting: starting with zeal, only to feel overwhelmed, forget what was memorized, or lose consistency. At the Institute of Qur’an and Sunnah (IQS), we built Hifz Focus a teacher-led digital system to support our own madrassah. Alhamdulillah, it proved so effective that we are now sharing it freely with other madrassahs, teachers, and students. Every challenge you’ll read...
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Beneficial Knowledge: When True ‘Ilm Makes You Weep
“Knowledge that does not make one weep is unlikely to be truly beneficial.” This theme—rooted in humility, khushuʿ, and submission—aligns with Allah’s praise of the people of knowledge who fall in prostration when the Qur’an is recited, as in Surah Al-Isra 17:107.[1][2][3] Introduction: Beneficial Knowledge Qur’an and Salaf proofs What makes knowledge beneficial Signs of unbeneficial knowledge How to seek beneficial knowledge Why study at IQS Stories that soften hearts Shareable takeaway FAQs References [1][2][3] Introduction: Beneficial Knowledge The people of insight among the Salaf taught that true ʿilm softens the heart, humbles the ego, and leads to tears of...
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Salat al-Istikhara: How to Perform the Prayer for Guidance (Step-by-Step Sunnah Guide)
And whoever puts his trust in Allāh — then He will suffice him.” (Qur’an 65:3) Salat al-Istikhara (Salat Istikhara) is the Prophetic way of seeking Allah’s guidance when deciding between permissible options. This Sunnah-prayer brings clarity, reliance (tawakkul), and tranquility of heart—helping the believer choose what is best in both deen and dunya. Start Your Journey to Authentic Knowledge Ruqya & Counselling Table of contents What is Istikhara? Proofs & Virtues How to Perform Istikhara When & How Often Recognizing the Outcome Common Misunderstandings FAQs References What is Istikhara? Istikhara (الاستخارة) literally means “seeking the best (from Allāh)”. Salat Istikhara...
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