At HQA, we try our best to bring a comprehensive memorization program that is not limited to mere blind memorization; our program is much deeper than that.  It plays an integral part in the preparation of our students to be the future scholars and leaders of Islam in this country. Here is a description of what makes HQA Quran Memorization Program unique and different from other memorization programs.

HQA puts a strong emphasis and focus on understanding in all the domains of its curriculum. Hence, a solid understanding of the Holy Quran is a must for this task. Each student is tested daily on the meaning of what he or she is going to memorize before he or she is tested on memorization. This step also strengthens and enhances the process of memorization. This guarantees that the understanding is achieved before the memorization starts.

Once the student finishes understanding the meaning of the Surah and memorizing it, he or she is required to look deeply into the Surah and analyze it to find out the main lessons that the Surah is teaching. Once the student does this analysis to find the lesson or lessons of the Surah, he or she is asked about how he or she would implement these lessons in his or her personal life, which is the practice of the lessons of the Surah. This in turn will affect positively the personality of the child.

A strong emphasis is placed on the correct pronunciation of each letter and each word of the Quran, i.e., on phonics (مخارج الحروف). A good number of Muslims who read and memorize the Holy Quran have words and verses pronounced incorrectly because they were not corrected the first time they learned it; and in some cases, they inherited the problem from their teachers. At HQA, we assure parents that their children will not have this problem.

We achieve success by creating each child’s Individualized Quran Plan. Students memorize according to their ability, at their own pace, and independently from the progress of others. Each grade has 3 dedicated Quran teachers in order to provide extra attention and time to each student and update their Individualized Quran Evaluation Booklet. In addition to dedicating time to students’ understanding of the Quran, we also emphasize and dedicate time to students’ revision of previously learned surahs.