Benefits of memorising the Quran, from authentic hadith
The benefits of memorising the Quran are described in some of the best-known hadith: a rank that rises with every verse, a place with the noble angels, and a reward even for those who struggle. There are practical benefits too, in prayer and in daily life. Here they are, with the source and grading of each hadith.
Last updated: 4 October 2026
Benefits from authentic hadith
| Benefit | What the Prophet ﷺ said | Source |
|---|---|---|
| A rank that rises with every verse | “It will be said to the companion of the Quran: recite and rise, and recite as you used to recite in the world, for your rank will be at the last verse you recite.” | Sunan Abi Dawud 1464, Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 2914 (graded hasan sahih by at-Tirmidhi) |
| With the noble angels | “The one who is skilled in the Quran will be with the noble, righteous scribes; and the one who recites it with difficulty has a double reward.” | Sahih al-Bukhari 4937, Sahih Muslim 798 |
| The best of people | “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.” | Sahih al-Bukhari 5027 |
| Honoured in leading prayer | “The one who should lead the people in prayer is the one who knows most of the Book of Allah.” | Sahih Muslim 673 |
| Envy that is allowed | No envy is permitted except in two cases, the first being a person to whom Allah has given the Quran and who stands with it by night and day. | Sahih al-Bukhari 5025, Sahih Muslim 815 |
Practical benefits
| Benefit | Why |
|---|---|
| Richer salah | You can recite different surahs in prayer instead of the same few, and pray longer at night. |
| The Quran always with you | You can recite while walking, travelling or waiting, without a mushaf. |
| Deeper understanding | Verses you know by heart come to mind when you need them, and you notice connections between passages. |
| Discipline and routine | A daily lesson and revision build habits of focus and consistency that carry into the rest of life. |
| A link through the generations | You join a chain of memorisers going back to the Companions, part of how the Quran has been preserved. |
A benefit that needs care
Memorisation is a trust. The Prophet ﷺ warned that the Quran slips from memory faster than a camel from its rope if it is not revised (Sahih al-Bukhari 5033). The benefits come with the duty of keeping it; see how to revise hifz.
Starting your own hifz
You do not need to aim for the whole Quran on day one. Start with Juz Amma and the surahs you recite in salah, then grow. Read what is a hafiz for the full path, how to memorise the Quran for the method, and use the hifz planner and printable hifz timetable to plan it. When you want a teacher, our online hifz course is one-to-one, for children and adults.
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that the parents of a hafiz will be crowned?
A narration in Sunan Abi Dawud (1453) says the parents of one who recites the Quran and acts on it will be given a crown brighter than the sun. Many hadith scholars graded it weak. The authentic hadith above already show a great reward, so there is no need to rely on it.
Do I have to memorise the whole Quran to benefit?
No. Every verse memorised is rewarded, and the hadith about rising in rank applies to whatever you know. Memorising the surahs you pray with is valuable in itself.
Is memorising the Quran obligatory?
Memorising enough to perform salah, at least Al-Fatihah, is required of every Muslim. Memorising the whole Quran is a communal obligation: the community must always have huffaz, but not every individual must be one.
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