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What is there in the Qur’an and Sunnah that helps strengthen memory for forgetting things related to daily activities?

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Forgetfulness is a human nature that varies among people, and it can be resisted in several ways:

1. Avoiding sins: Sins negatively affect memory and academic achievement, as Imam Al-Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "I complained to Waki' about my poor memory... so he guided me to abandon sins."

2. Frequent remembrance of Allah: As Allah Almighty says: "And remember your Lord when you forget."

3. Reducing food intake: Excessive eating leads to excessive sleep, dullness, weakness of mind, and laziness.

4. Consuming certain foods: Such as honey, raisins, and some types of frankincense, which enhance memory, while avoiding excessive intake of sour foods.

5. Cupping (hijama) on the head: This has been proven effective in strengthening memory.

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