[Ep 15] When Failure IS Success | Sh. Suleiman Hani #Ramadan2023

Success in Memorizing the Quran

The transcript discusses how success and failure are determined when it comes to our relationship with the Quran. It emphasizes that success is measured by sincerity and effort, not just results.

Importance of Effort

• Those who desire the Hereafter and put in the required effort while believing in Allah are appreciated by Allah.

• A Quran teacher encourages her student to continue her memorization journey despite difficulties, emphasizing that the student must have the initial drive and determination to keep going.

• Success and failure in matters of Allah are determined by sincerity and effort, not just results.

Example of Effort

• The example of a student who recites and memorizes the Quran is like one with righteous noble scribes. Even if it's difficult for them, they will receive double reward for their efforts.

• A student who puts in sincere effort to learn but falls behind other students due to slower pace is still successful.

Conclusion

• Success in memorizing the Quran is not just about completing it but also understanding what it means to be a companion of the Quran.

Consistency in Memorization

The speaker emphasizes the importance of consistency in memorizing the Quran and how it leads to success.

Success in Memorization

• Being consistent in applying what is memorized leads to success.

• A new Muslim may need a transliteration card to help with memorization, but can still be successful.

• Even if a student has to repeat a test multiple times due to weak memorization, they are still successful.

The Story of the Bucket

• An elderly man gave his grandson a bucket with holes in it and asked him to bring water from a nearby stream.

• Despite the holes, the boy filled up the bucket with water and ran back home, but by the time he arrived, all the water had seeped out.

• The grandfather told him to try again and fill up the bucket, which he did, but again all the water seeped out before he could get back home.

• On his third attempt, as he was running back home with water coming out from the top of the bucket and seeping through, he realized that even though there were still holes in it, it looked clean because of how much water had passed through it. This story illustrates how consistency leads to success even when faced with challenges or obstacles.

Benefits of Reading Quran

• Reading Quran consistently cleanses one's heart like water cleanses a dirty bucket.

• Every letter recited is appreciated by Allah and no time spent with Quran is ever considered wasted.

• Spending time reading Quran is considered a blessing upon blessings and brings benefits into one's life that may not be immediately apparent.