Best Way to Memorize Surahs in the Quran Step By Step

Surahs in the Holy Quran, which are important to read and memorize. Muslims Should Learn and recite these surahs.

What Surah to learn first?

A Muslim should learn Surah Al-Rehman as the first Surah because a single Ayat is repeated so many times. Therefore, it is easy to learn. Similarly, Surah Mulk and Surah Yaseen must be recited on a daily basis because they save man from any upcoming mishap in his life. However, our beloved Prophet used to recite Surah Qaaf because of it.

How do you memorize Surahs?

Here are some basic steps:

Break up the material to be memorized into easy pieces.

Repeat every part 20 times.

Then do the same for the next piece.

Then say the two pieces together 10 times.

Move on to the next piece.

Repeat until you have about four lines.

Section One: Benefits of the Recitation of the Chapters of the Holy Qur'an

0: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim: Opening invocation used for blessings and call God's power.

1: Surah al-Fatihah (The Opening): A cure for physical and also spiritual ailments.

2: Surah al-Baqarah (The Cow): Protective and no evil shall come upon one who recites it.

3: Surah Ale-Imran (The Family of Imran): For women who are not able to conceive.

4: Surah an-Nisa (The Women): Keeps one safe from the squeezing of the grave.

5: Surah al-Ma'idah (The Table-Spread): For the forgiveness of sin and for a raise in status.

6: Surah al-An'aam (The Cattle): For abundant blessings and freedom from disease.

7: Surah al-A'araaf (The Elevated Places): For safety from enemies and wild animals.

8: Surah al-Anfaal (The Spoils of War): For restoration of rights that have been taken.

9: Surah al-Bara'at / at-Tawba (The Repentance): For safety from enemies.

10: Surah Yunus (Jonah): To identify thieves from among your workers.

11: Surah Hud (Hud): For forgiveness of sin on the Day of Judgment.

12: Surah Yusuf (Joseph): For an easy death and protection from fear while dying.

13: Surah Ra'ad (Thunder): For a reward equal to ten times the number of sins committed.

14: Surah Ibrahim (Abraham): Against poverty, insanity, and lactose intolerance.

15: Surah al-Hijr (The Rock): For a mother's lactation; for prosperity in business.

16: Surah an-Nahl (The Bee): For blessings on Judgement Day; against enemies of Islam.

17: Surah Bani-Isra'il (Children of Israel): For assisting children with delayed speech; against theft.

18: Surah al-Kahf (The Cave): To self-awaken at a pre-set time; for protection from debt.

19: Surah Maryam (Miriam): House blessing, protection from thieves and from tyrant rulers.

20: Surah Ta Ha (Ta Ha): Forgiveness of sins, protection from tyrants, and to get married.

21: Surah al-Ambiya (The Prophets): To remove stress and worry; to meet the Prophets on Judgement Day.

22: Surah al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage): Reciting this surah provides rewards equal to performing the Hajj.

23: Surah al-Mu'minun (The Believers): To break bad habits and put an end to drinking alcohol.

24: Surah an-Nur (The Light): To protect during the night and prevent wet dreams.

25: Surah al-Furqan (The Criterion): For protection from vermin.

26: Surah ash-Shu'ara (The Poets): For protection from thieves and death by drowning or fire.

27: Surah an-Naml (The Ant): To keep dangerous creatures from the home.

28: Surah al-Qasas (The Narrative): To resolve worries and a remedy for illnesses.

29: Surah al-'Ankabut (The Spider): To bring joy and happiness in life

30: Surah ar-Rum (The Romans): Used to make a talisman kept in the home.

31: Surah Luqman (Luqman): To cure illnesses by dissolving in water.

32: Surah as-Sajdah (The Adoration): For a cure of bodily aches and pains.

33: Surah al-Ahzab (The Allies): To gain honor and adoration from people.

34: Surah as-Saba (Saba): To make a talisman to remove fear and keep safe.

35: Surah al-Fatir (The Originator): To cure migraines and pass through doors.

36: Surah Ya Seen (Ya Seen): For protection from evil designs, calamity, and cure illnesses.

37: Surah as-Saffaat (The Rangers): For protection of life, wealth, and children from calamity.

38: Surah Sa'ad (Sa'ad): To avoid sin whether big or small and to overthrow a tyrant.

39: Surah az-Zumar (The Companies): To create a talisman to draw praise.

40: Surah al-Mu'min (The Believer): To help plants and business prosper and a cure for wounds.

41: Surah Ha Mim (Ha Mim) / Fussilat (Explained in Detail): To alleviate eye problems.

42: Surah ash-Shura (The Council): For protection while traveling.

43: Surah az-Zukhruf (The Embellishment): To protect from vermin and as a cure for pain.

44: Surah ad-Dukhan (The Visible Smoke): For peaceful sleep and make trade prosper.

45: Surah al-Ja'athiyah (The Kneeling): For protection from tyrants and to be beloved by people.

46: Surah al-Ahqaf (The Sand Hills): To receive honor from people and for protection.

47: Surah Muhammad (s.a.w.) (Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)): To make a talisman to protection from all evil and doubt.

48: Surah al-Fath (The Victory): For protection while travelling and in times of unrest or war.

49: Surah al-Hujuraat (The Chambers): For protection from danger and the devil.

50: Surah Qaf (Qaf): For easing suffering of dying and to cure eye ailments.

51: Surah adh-Dhariyaat (The Scatterers): For ease of delivery in pregnancy and to bring sustenance.

52: Surah at-Tur (The Mountain): To secure a release from bondage.

53: Surah an-Najm (The Star): For victory in debates and to have courage and respect before rulers.

54: Surah al-Qamar (The Moon): Used to ease difficulties and be respected by people.

55: Surah ar-Rahman (The Beneficent): Written to keep away pests and problems.

56: Surah al-Waqi'ah (The Big Event): To make a talisman to increase sustenance.

57: Surah al-Hadid (The Iron): Recited by prisoners to be released from jail and protection in war.

58: Surah al-Mujadilah (The Pleading One): To create a talisman to cure illnesses.

59: Surah al-Hashr (The Banishment): For success in all endeavors.

60: Surah al-Mumtahanah (The Examined One): Used to increase acuity of vision and protection.

61: Surah as-Saff (The Ranks): Recited for protection during a long and dangerous journey.

62: Surah al-Jumu'ah (The Friday): For protection from danger and fright.

63: Surah al-Munafiqun (The Hypocrites): To heal wounds of the body.

64: Surah at-Taghabun (The Loss and Gain): To protect from tyranny of rulers.

65: Surah at-Talaq (The Divorce): For inspiration and for penance.

66: Surah at-Tahrim (The Prohibition): Used to clear financial and spiritual debt.

67: Surah al-Mulk (The Kingdom): To place one's self under the protection of Allah at night.

68: Surah al-Qalam (The Pen): To relieve body pains.

69: Surah al-Haqqah (The Sure Calamity): Used to make a talisman to protect pregnancy.

70: Surah al-Ma'arij (The Ways of Ascent): For release from prison.

71: Surah Nuh (Noah): To see your place in paradise before you die.

72: Surah al-Jinn (The Djinn): To keep safe from Djinn and protection from unjust people.

73: Surah al-Muzammil (The Wrapped-Up One): For protection from insanity and slavery

74: Surah al-Mudathir (The Clothed One): For the answering of prayers.

75: Surah al-Qiyamah (The Resurrection): To protect life and possessions.

76: Surah ad-Dahr (The Period): For victory in war.

77: Surah al-Mursalaat (The Emissaries): Used to dissolve in water to cure aches.

78: Surah an-Naba (The Great Event): To cure problems of the stomach and aid in travel.

79: Surah an-Nazi'aat (Those Who Pull Out): To gain the rewards of heaven.

80: Surah 'Abasa (He Frowned): Used to make talisman for success and safe travel.

81: Surah at-Takwir (The Covering Up): Used to improve eyesight.

82: Surah al-Infitaar (The Cleaving Asunder): For the healing of the eyes.

83: Surah al-Mutaffin (The Defrauders): Used to protect treasure even from vermin.

84: Surah al-Inshiqaq (The Bursting Asunder): To make a talisman for ease of childbirth.

85: Surah al-Buruj (The Mansion of Stars): For protection throughout the night while sleeping.

86: Surah at-Taariq (The Night-Comer): To heal any wound and strengthen any cure.

87: Surah al-A'ala (The Most High): For healing of hear pains.

88: Surah al-Ghashiyah (The Overwhelming Calamity): For the removal of fright from a baby.

89: Surah al-Fajr (The Daybreak): To fashion a talisman to conceive a child.

90: Surah al-Balad (The City): To create a talisman to protect a child from illness.

91: Surah as-Shams (The Sun): To bring sustenance and popularity.

92: Surah al-Layl (The Night): To have pleasing dreams.

93: Surah adh-Dhuha (The Brightness): To help find a lost person or object.

94: Surah al-Inshirah (The Expansion): To relieve physical pains and ailments.

95: Surah at-Teen (The Fig): To purify food.

96: Surah al-Alaq (The Clot): To protect treasure and protect while traveling.

97: Surah al-Qadr (The Majesty): For forgiveness of loans and protection from enemy

98: Surah al-Bayyinah (The Clear Evidence): To cure ailments and call on protection of angels.

99: Surah al-Zilzaal (The Earthquake): To keep safe from tyrants and calamities.

100: Surah al-'Aadiyaat (The Assaulters): To end debts, quench thirst, and find sustenance.

101: Surah al-Qari'ah (The Terrible Calamity): To aid in financial difficulties and bring sustenance.

102: Surah al-Takathur (The Multiplication of Wealth): To cure headaches and forgiveness of sins.

103: Surah al-'Asr (The Time): For safety from tyrants.

104: Surah al-Humazah (The Slanderer): To protect from evil eye and poverty.

105: Surah al-Feel (The Elephant): Protection from enemies and evil tyrants.

106: Surah al-Quraysh (The Quraysh): Removes evil from food and blesses water for healing.

107: Surah al-Maa'un (The Daily Necessities): To be safe from dawn to dawn.

108: Surah al-Kawthar (The Heavenly Spring): To drink from the spiritual fountain or spring.

109: Surah al-Kaafirun (The Disbelievers): To keep you safe at night during sleep.

110: Surah an-Nasr (The Assistance): For victory over enemies.

111: Surah al-Lahab (The Flame): For relieving back pains and safety in the night.

112: Surah al-Ikhlas (The Sincerity) / at-Tawheed (the Unity): Recited when travelling or when facing a tyrant ruler.

113: Surah al-Falaq (The Dawn): Provides the reward for performing Hajj and 'Umra.

114: Surah an-Naas (The Man): To be kept safe from Jinnaat and the evil designs of Shaitan.

Section Two: Benefits of Reciting Various Verses of the Holy Qur'an

Surahs To Be Recited After Prayers

Here is a list of Surahs that are recommended to be recited in their entirety after prayer:

1: Surah al-Fatihah (The Opening)

36: Surah Ya Seen (Ya Seen)

55: Surah ar-Rahman (The Beneficent)

56: Surah al-Waqi'ah (The Big Event)

67: Surah al-Mulk (The Kingdom)

76: Surah ad-Dahr (The Period)

78: Surah an-Naba (The Great Event)

97: Surah al-Qadr (The Majesty)

112: Surah al-Ikhlas (The Sincerity) / at-Tawheed (the Unity): it is said in a narration that whoever recites this surah after prayers will wed a Hur-ul-Ein (Hoor al-Ayn) in Jannah. It is further recommended that this surah be recited 10 times after every prayer and this leads to being forgiven be Allah (s.w.t.) and being blessed with the good of this world and the hereafter.

113: Surah al-Falaq (The Dawn)

114: Surah an-Naas (The Man)

Verses To Be Recited After Prayers

Some actions are to be performed after the completion of every compulsory prayer and these are called Ta'qibaat. Out of the numerous actions that have been recommended, there are a few verses of the Holy Qur'an that have also been prescribed and carry many rewards if recited after the daily prayers. 

The following is a list of the verses that should be recited after prayers and a note of the reward gained for the recitation of each one:

2: Surah al-Baqarah (The Cow): Ayah al-Kursi, verses 255-257 and then verses 285-286: To gain entrance to paradise.

3: Surah Ale-Imran (The Family of Imran): Ayah ash-Shahada, verses 18-19: Used for covenants.

3: Surah Ale-Imran (The Family of Imran): Ayah al-Mulk, verses 26-27: To help with debts.

7: Surah al-A'araaf (The Elevated Places): Ayah as-Sakhrah, verse 54: Used for protection against the devil.

30: Surah ar-Rum (The Romans): Ayah al-Madhkurah, verses 17-22: Recited after obligatory prayers for the spiritual reward.

For the sake of brevity, here is a list of ayat or verses that is also generally recommended to be recited after prayers:

6: Surah al-An'aam (The Cattle): verses 1-3

18: Surah al-Kahf (The Cave): verses 109-110

33: Surah al-Ahzab (The Allies): verse 56

37: Surah as-Saffaat (The Rangers): verses 1-10 and then the last three ayah, verses 180-182

55: Surah ar-Rahman (The Beneficent): verses 33-36

59: Surah al-Hashr (The Banishment): verses 21-24

Verses ToBe Recited Before Sleeping

The following is a list of the verses that should be recited before sleeping and a note of the reward gained for the recitation of each one:

7: Surah al-A'araaf (The Elevated Places): verse 196: Imam Ali (a.s.) has said that if a person recites this surah before going to sleep, he will be safe from drowning (if he is sleeping on a ship).

18: Surah al-Kahf (The Cave): verse 110: Recitation of this surah is good for making a person wake up at a particular time. All that has to be done is to make an intention of the exact time you wish to wake up and then recite this ayah before sleeping.

35: Surah al-Fatir (The Originator): verse 41: It is narrated that whoever recites this surah before going to sleep is kept safe from the collapse of his home on top of him.

39: Surah az-Zumar (The Companies): verse 67: Imam Ali (a.s.) has said that if a person recites this surah before going to sleep, he will be safe from burning (if he is sleeping in his home).

102: Surah al-Takathur (The Multiplication of Wealth): This is recommended for recitation in its entirety before going to sleep, for the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) said that whoever recites it before sleeping will be saved from the horrors of the grave.

Recitations Specifically for Thursday Nights

The following is a list of the verses that should be recited on Thursday nights and a note of the reward gained for the recitation of each one:

17: Surah Bani-Isra'il (Children of Israel): It is recorded that if a person recites this surah on Thursday night, he will meet the 12th Imam (a.t.f.) and will be among his companions.

18: Surah al-Kahf (The Cave): The one who recites this surah on Thursday night will die a martyr and will be raised with the martyrs on the Day of Judgement.

38: Surah Sa'ad (Sa'ad): Whoever recites this surah on Thursday night will be blessed with good in this world and good in the hereafter to such an extent that nobody except the prophets and those who are very close to Allah (s.w.t.) will get a similar reward.

44: Surah ad-Dukhan (The Visible Smoke): If one recites this surah on Thursday night, all his sins will be forgiven. He will get the reward equivalent to that of freeing a thousand slaves for each letter he recites and seventy thousand angels will pray for his sins to be forgiven.

56: Surah al-Waqi'ah (The Big Event): The one who recites this surah on Thursday night will be counted among the friends of Allah (s.w.t.).

The other surahs that have been recommended for recitation in their entirety on Thursday nights are:

27: Surah an-Naml (The Ant)

28: Surah al-Qasas (The Narrative)

41: Surah Ha Mim (Ha Mim) / Fussilat (Explained in Detail)

Recitations Specifically for Friday Mornings

The following is a list of the verses that should be recited on Friday mornings and a note of the reward gained for the recitation of each one:

4: Surah an-Nisa (The Women): Imam Ali (a.s.) has said that whoever recites this Surah on Fridays will be protected from the torments of the grave.

11 Surah Hud (Hud): The one who recites this Surah on Fridays will be counted with the prophets and messengers and his sins will be forgiven.

18: Surah al-Kahf (The Cave): The benefit of reciting this Surah on Friday is that all sins of the past week are forgiven.

37: Surah as-Saffaat (The Rangers): Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said that if a person recites this Surah on Friday, he will be protected from all calamities and misfortunes.

55: Surah ar-Rahman (The Beneficent): The one who recites this Surah on Friday will have a shining face on the Day of Judgement.

These surahs also carry great reward and should be recited on Fridays if possible:

9: Surah al-Bara'at / at-Tawba (The Repentance): verses 128-129

59: Surah al-Hashr (The Banishment): verses 21-24

97: Surah al-Qadar (The Majesty)

112: Surah al-Ikhlas (The Sincerity) / at-Tawheed (the Unity):

114: Surah an-Naas (The Man)

113: Surah al-Falaq (The Dawn)

Recitations for Increase in Sustenance

The following surahs are recommended for an increase in sustenance:

12: Surah Yusuf (Joseph): Drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved (after writing) also increases sustenance.

15: Surah al-Hijr (The Rock): Keeping this Surah in one's pocket or tied to the arm is also a means of an increase in livelihood.

35: Surah al-Fatir (The Originator): verses 29-30 Writing these verses and keeping them at the place of trade acts as a means of an increase in income.

40: Surah al-Mu'min (The Believer): It is narrated that writing this Surah at night and then keeping it in one's place of business increases sustenance.

51: Surah adh-Dhariyaat (The Scatterers): Reciting this Surah every day also increases sustenance.

62: Surah al-Jumu'ah (The Friday): verse 4 Keeping this verse together with your goods for sale brings blessing and keeps the goods safe from damage.

101: Surah al-Qari'ah (The Terrible Calamity): This Surah should be worn around the neck as a talisman and Surah al-Waqi'ah (The Big Event) should be recited every night to stay independent in terms of earning an income.

Recitations That Help to Quickly Repay Debts

The following is a list of the verses that help in the repayment of debts:

2: Surah al-Baqarah (The Cow): Ayah al-Kursi, verses 255-257: The recitation of this ayah after every prayer is a means of getting divine assistance in the repaying of debts.

2: Surah al-Baqarah (The Cow): verses 285-286: The last two verses of this surah should be recited after every 'Isha prayer by anyone who wishes to repay his debts and seeks help for doing so.

3: Surah Ale-Imran (The Family of Imran): Ayah al-Mulk, verses 26-27: This should be recited for those who wish to repay their debts. One should recite this ayah and then supplicate to Allah (s.w.t.) that he wishes to repay his debts and seeks help for doing so.

56: Surah al-Waqi'ah (The Big Event): Reciting this surah 41 times in its entirety is a means of getting divine assistance in the repaying of debts.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we all pray to Allah (s.w.t.) to make our hearts attached to the Holy Qur'an and make us able to understand its teachings and guidance. We are providing Quran Classes online to kids and adults, male and female across the USA and UK. Our Quran learning courses are specially designed for you and your kids.

Quran is divided into Surahs (chapters) and further divided into Ayahs (verses). The real translation of the word Ayat is actually "Sign [of Allah]". Quran Learning & Recitation is obligatory upon every Muslim.

It would be right to argue that the material presented in this book is in no way exhaustive. There is much more benefit in the recitation of the Holy Qur'an than can be imagined or perceived. What you have read is just a drop in the ocean, but it should be enough to convince anyone to read Qur'an more regularly and try to ponder over it.