1 Muharram 1448 | 17 June 2026
The Poem: “I Complained to Waki‘ About My Poor Memory”
Question Is this poem authentically attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) شكوت إلى وكيع سوء حفظي ... فأرشدني إلى ترك المعاصي وأخبرني بأن العلم نور ... ونور الله لا يهدى لعاصي……
28 Rabi'ul Awwal 1447 | 23 September 2025
Ibn Shihab Zuhri’s Advice for Enhancing One’s Memory
Question Kindly provide the reference for this: "Whoever wants to memorise Hadith, he should consume raisins."
8 Sha'ban 1444 | 3 March 2023
Constantly Reading Through and Reviewing Books Will Improve One’s Memory
Question What is the reference for this narration? Imam Bukhari was asked, "What is it that strengthens one's memory?" He replied, "Constantly looking through books."
8 Sha'ban 1444 | 3 March 2023
Boost Your Memory by Abandoning Sins
Question What is the reference for this statement? استعينوا على الحفظ بترك المعصية
30 Muharram 1444 | 30 August 2022
A Recommended Salutation for Iincreasing One’s Memory
Question What is the reference for the following Salutation [Durud]: Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik 'ala sayyidina Muhammadiw wa alihi kama la nihayata likamalika wa 'adada kamalih.
4 Safar 1443 | 14 September 2021
A Du’a to Recite After Reading a Book to Increase One’s Memory
Question What is the reference for this du'a to read after reading any book? سُبْحانَ اللهِ وَ الْحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَ لا إِلٰهَ إِلّا اللهُ وَ اللهُ أَكْبَرُ وَ لا حَوْلَ وَ لا قُوَّةَ إِلّا بِاللهِ…
25 Dhul Qa'dah 1440 | 30 July 2019
Five Things Increase the Memory
Question What is authenticity of following narration? خمس يذهبن بالنسيان ويزدن في الحفظ ويذهبن البلغم: السواك، والصيام، وقراءة القرآن، والعسل، واللبان……
17 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 20 February 2014
Du’as and Deeds for Memorisation
Question I came across these du'as for memorisation: اللّٰهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْـتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فَهْمَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَ حِفْظَ المُرْسَلِينَ…