Who this guide is for: parents helping kids, adult beginners, returning learners, and seniors across the USA, Canada, and the whole world who want a simple, high-retention way to start with short sūrahs backed by live, interactive online support.
“And We have certainly made the Qur’an easy for remembrance; so is there anyone who will remember?” — Surah Al-Qamar 54:17 (King Fahd Complex)
“…and recite the Qur’an with measured recitation.” — Surah Al-Muzzammil 73:4 (King Fahd Complex)
“The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.” — Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, 5027 (Ṣaḥīḥ)
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What are “short sūrahs” and why start here?
When learners ask “what are memorize short surahs?” they usually mean the brief chapters in Juz ʿAmma (Juz 30) for example: Surah Al-Fātiḥah (foundation), Surah Al-Ikhlāṣ, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nās, Surah Al-Kawthar, Surah Al-ʿAṣr, Surah Al-Kāfirūn, Surah Quraysh, Surah Al-Māʿūn.
The S.U.R.A.H.™ method (how do I memorize short sūrahs?)
- S – Small tiles: take 1–3 lines at a time.
- U – Understand meaning.
- R – Recite, then recall.
- A – Anchor to prayer.
- H – Habit of review.
Short sūrah roadmap (USA/Canada/UK-friendly)
- Foundation: Surah Al-Fātiḥah
- Confidence set: Surah Al-Ikhlāṣ, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nās
- Fluency set: Surah Al-Kāfirūn, Surah Al-ʿAṣr, Surah Al-Kawthar, Surah Al-Māʿūn, Surah Quraysh
- Stretch set: Surah Ad-Ḍuḥā → Surah An-Nāziʿāt
- Night routine add-on: Surah Al-Mulk
Sūrah-specific mini-guides (FAQ keywords answered)
How do I memorize Surah Al-Kahf?
Should I memorize Surah Al-Mulk?
Can you memorize Surah Al-Baqarah? Do I need to?
Which is Juz Tabārak and which sūrahs count as “short”?
Adults asking: “Where to find ḥifẓ programs for adults?”
Ijazaah Academy offers:
- Beginner / intermediate / advanced tracks
- Optional ijāzah certification
- North America time-zones + women-only teachers
- Clear dashboards for review
Can you memorize the Qur’an in one year?
- For full-time learners with several hours daily and strong Arabic → possible.
- For most adults in North America → aim for steady mastery, not speed.
Sample weekly plan (parents & busy adults)
- Mon–Thu: 2–3 new lines + short review
- Fri: longer review
- Sat: fluency + tajwīd tune-up
- Sun: light review + preview
Ijazaah routes, teachers, and tracks
- Women-only mentors and mixed options
- Private 1:1 or small groups
- Certified teachers with ijāzah
- Progress reviews each term
Final CTA
Start with two short sūrahs this week—feel the momentum.
