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ZNANSTVENO-ISKUSTVENA PARADIGMA PAMĆENJA KUR’ANA
SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIENCE-BASED PARADIGM OF THE QUR’AN MEMORIZATION

Author(s): Refik Ćatić
Subject(s): Islam studies, Religion and science
Published by: Rijaset Islamske zajednice u Bosni i Hercegovini
Keywords: Qur'an memorization; Islam; hifz; science behind memorization;

Summary/Abstract: The Qur’an is the most beautiful harmony of voices and words, the most logical system of logogens and semantic connections, which makes it easy for memorizing and recognizing. Since memorizing the Qur’an is mainly a psychological memory function, this article provides some psychological answers. Modern science has discovered that during a process of memorization, the structure of nerve cells and the connections between them changes. This work analysis the basic rules of the successful Qur’an memorization (hifz), as follows: honest intention (niyyah), age, suitable time, suitable place, reciting aloud and in accordance with tajweed, always using the same Mushaf, linking the memorized verses, repetition, learning style, moderate speed and serenity, selection of the muhafiz, sins avoidance, memorization with understanding.

  • Issue Year: 2006
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 20-33
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Bosnian