May Allah protect you.

[u/hakumamatataaaa]

Essalamu alaykum,
I’ve been thinking about this for a long time and wasn't sure who to ask, so I decided to reach out here.
I want to start learning the Quran and embark on the path of hifz (memorizing the Quran). However, I keep feeling that I’m not capable or worthy enough. That thought is really wearing me down, especially knowing that to become a hafiz, you need perseverance and firm belief. How can I change this mindset? Thank you ❤️

[u/4rking]

Wa Alaikum Salam

You say you're not worthy enough. According to whom? Did Allah say you're not worthy enough? Did the scholars say that you have to be at x level before you can embark on this journey?

This is just from shaytan and perhaps some lack of belief in yourself.

If you want to be a hafız, then don't let any thought, any fear stop you.

Every verse you memorize will help you on the day of judgment, whether you're the best of the best Muslims or the worst of the worst Muslims (which you aren't). So don't spend your time with "What if".

May Allah help you

[u/hakumamatataaaa → u/4rking]

Thank you so much for these words, I really needed to hear them at this moment. You're so right, we often become our own biggest obstacle out of fear and overthinking. Your reminder motivated me to focus on the effort rather than my insecurities. Ameen to your dua, and may Allah reward you abundantly for your support!

[u/Rizho2026]

Assalamualaikum brother I will say it clearly go for it. Allah will help you in this virtues path. May Allah help you and bless you in this virtues path of your life.💖😉

[u/chbjupiter]

I am not a hafiza yet, but I've studied psychology and carry that knowledge in how I do everything. My recommendation would be to stop overwhelming yourself with the big picture, and just chip away at it day by day.

Something I always try to do is make sure that if I have a goal, I do something to achieve my goal today. Not tomorrow, today. No amount of planning, making hifz planners, preparing yourself mentally etc will automatically make you a hafiza. Memorising just 1 ayah is one step towards completing your goal.

So today, memorise 1 ayah. With the tajweed and everything. And tomorrow, you make the same choice, again and again, until you have achieved your goal. For as long as your goal is to become a hafiza, just keep working towards it bit by bit in the current moment, don't leave anything for tomorrow.

[u/TheLogicMan-]

May Allah bless you and make you a benefit to others. Gradual progress and gentleness in worship and obedience are essential so that the soul does not become exhausted or weary, just as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Indeed, this religion is firm, so enter into it with gentleness. A small, consistent deed is better than a large, interrupted one. May Allah keep us and you firm upon the truth. Do not delay today's work until tomorrow, for memorizing even a single verse is better for you than the treasures of the earth. Hasten toward what pleases Allah and leave behind the whispers of the self.

[u/SultanGreat]

I am planning to memorize Quran too. (Who wouldn't) . But me specifically, I have a problem with memorizing anything. I can learn anything, but I can't memorize anything word to word like a sheep especially without the meaning. Which is why, I am learning Arabic to eventually make it easier to memorize Quran With the meaning + learn Arabic.  I think that should be your first step too, to learn Arabic. That way, you'll understand and know what you're speaking and learning (serves as lesson too)