چکیده:
The memorization of the Holy Quran is as old as the inception of Islam, and memorization has
continued to play a vital role in many of its religious practices. In this paper we intend to introduce to the
Islamic reader some of the information from research on memorization and some of the methodologies from
educational theory that may enhance the already advanced practices of memorization in the Islamic world,
Some of the issues that will be discussed are the following: the traditional role of memorization in the study of
the Holy Quran; methodology in contemporary Islamic Schools; on the idea of memorization as a methodology
of study, motivation and meaning as they pertain to memorization; techniques such as chunking and
mnemonics that assist the leaner in his/her effort at memorization; a tentative model for repertory memory and
possible classroom applications. It is hoped that the discussion of these issues will assist teachers and
curriculum designers in confirming the good practices that are already in place, in improving practices that are
found to be less useful, and in eliminating some practices that are seen to be counterproductive. To paraphrase
the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), we may take wisdom wherever we find it. It is hoped that the information
presented in this brief paper will open the door for further research into the topic of memorization for scholars
and teachers so that we can continue to build on our great past.