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Hifz Revision Planner: Sabaq, Sabqi and Manzil

Tell the planner what you have memorised and how much time you have. It suggests a weekly schedule for the new lesson, recent revision and older revision.

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The schedule updates as you type. The table below shows an example until you change something.

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Weekly revision schedule: sabaq, sabqi and manzil

Example: 1 juz (20 pages) memorised, 45 minutes a day, Monday to Friday. About 16 minutes sabaq, 11 minutes sabqi and 18 minutes manzil each day.

Student: ____________________   Teacher: ____________________

Weekly sabaq, sabqi and manzil schedule
Day Sabaq (new lesson) Sabqi (recent) Manzil (older) Done Teacher
Monday 16 min: today’s new lesson 11 min: your last few lessons 18 min: next older portion
Tuesday 16 min: today’s new lesson 11 min: your last few lessons 18 min: next older portion
Wednesday 16 min: today’s new lesson 11 min: your last few lessons 18 min: next older portion
Thursday 16 min: today’s new lesson 11 min: your last few lessons 18 min: next older portion
Friday 16 min: today’s new lesson 11 min: your last few lessons 18 min: next older portion
Saturday Rest day (or listen to your memorised surahs)
Sunday Rest day (or listen to your memorised surahs)
  • This is a common framework, not a rule. Your teacher decides the size of each lesson and how often older portions are revised.
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How the revision schedule is worked out

Memorising a new portion is only half of Hifz. The other half is keeping what you already know. A widely used framework splits the day into three parts: sabaq (the new lesson), sabqi (revision of the last few lessons while they are still fresh) and manzil (revision of everything older, in a repeating cycle). Our guide to sabaq, sabqi and manzil explains each part in more detail.

This planner turns that framework into numbers. It converts your memorised amount to pages, picks a time split, and shares the minutes across your study days. The split changes as your total grows:

How the daily time is divided
Memorised so far Sabaq Sabqi Manzil
Under 1 juz (fewer than 20 pages) 50% 35% 15%
1 juz up to 5 juz (20 to 99 pages) 35% 25% 40%
5 juz or more (100 pages or more) 25% 20% 55%

Sabqi is sized from your new lesson length: the planner counts your last five lessons. Manzil is everything older than that, and the planner divides it by the time you give it and the minutes you take to revise a page, to estimate how long one full cycle takes. If you memorised only a few lines so far, there is no older portion yet and the manzil time goes to sabqi.

These are starting points. Every teacher has their own habits, and a student who recites quickly may need less time per page than one who is still working on tajweed. Use the planner to open a conversation with your teacher, then change the numbers to match what they suggest. The printable Hifz tracker is a good place to record each day, and the memorisation goal calculator helps you pick the size of the new lesson. Progress varies from person to person, so the figures here are not a promise of any speed.

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Frequently asked questions

What are sabaq, sabqi and manzil?

Sabaq is the new lesson memorised today. Sabqi is revision of your most recent lessons, usually the last few days. Manzil is revision of the older portions you memorised earlier, repeated in a rotating cycle so that nothing fades. Together they are a common framework for a daily Hifz routine.

Why does the planner give more time to manzil as I memorise more?

The more you have memorised, the more old material needs to be kept fresh. Many teachers therefore shift the daily time from new lessons towards revision as the total grows. The percentages here are a starting point, and your teacher may use different ones.

How long should the full manzil cycle be?

It depends on how much you have memorised and how much time you have. A short cycle of one to four weeks is common for a small amount, and longer cycles are normal for a large amount. If the planner shows a very long cycle, talk to your teacher about adding time or revising some portions on fixed days.

Should I skip new lessons on some days?

Some students keep one day a week for revision only, so that older material is not squeezed out by new lessons. Tick the box in the planner to try this. If a day is missed, simply carry on with the next day instead of doubling up.

Is this plan a replacement for my teacher?

No. The planner is a general starting point and cannot hear your recitation. A teacher decides the size of each lesson, spots mistakes in pronunciation and tajweed, and adjusts the revision plan to you. Use the printout as a talking point with your teacher.

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