Question

salaam, am a 20 year old Muslim studying at university but would like to memorize the Quran in 2 years time as I have friend who became a hafiz in 5 years and want to follow my dream. how long will it take me and how do I start memorizing? also I have started reading my prayers but need to make up 5 years of past Salah. how can I do this?

Answer

You have sent two excellent questions.

How much time everyday you could dedicate for memorizing Qur'an and making up for missing Salah in the past years? We can suggest an outline/schedule you can follow.

You may estimate the number of days every month after you became an adult (when monthly menstruation starts) when praying Salah was obligatory. However, the days of menstruation you don't have to pray.

To repeat missing Salah, you will pray Fard Salah for that day (2+4+4+3+4 and 3 rakat of Witr). That is, 20 rakat for every such day of past when it was due.

In addition to reciting Qur'an and repeating past Salahs, you may start Taleem (reading in group) of good books like Muntakhab Ahadith for 5-10 minutes with your family. Here is the link http://Islameasy.org/quick_books.php

Also, you may print the books and articles from our site and read together with family to learn the basics of Islam. Invite sisters from your neighbors to read these books, but do not engage in discussions or debates outside the authentic material in the books.

And Allah knows best.

Ask Alimah Team

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