Quran memorization guide
What Is the Subac Method for Quran Memorization?
Understand the Subac approach: hide the Mushaf, recite from memory, request a hint only when needed, and strengthen active recall.
Subac turns revision into a test of recall
In a Subac-style session, the Mushaf is hidden while you recite. Instead of following the words with your eyes, you have to retrieve them from memory. When you are genuinely stuck, you can reveal a hint and continue.
Why hiding the Mushaf changes the exercise
Looking at a familiar page can make a passage feel stronger than it is. Hidden-text recitation removes that support and makes hesitation visible. That information is useful because it tells you exactly where more repetition is needed.
How Tatbith implements Subac
Tatbith includes a Subac workflow where the Mushaf is hidden, you recite from memory, and a hint can be requested when you get stuck. You decide when to continue to the next part, keeping the session under your control.
When to use it
Use Subac after you have already studied and repeated the passage. It is especially useful for revision, connection practice and checking whether a passage is truly available from memory.