What are sabaq, sabqi and manzil?
These three parts make up the traditional hifz routine, and each class follows them:
- Sabaq is the new lesson, a few lines taught and recited to the teacher.
- Sabqi is the recent revision, going over what was learned in the last days so it settles.
- Manzil is the long-term revision, returning to older parts so that they are not lost.
Skipping revision is the most common reason children forget what they learned. For that reason the teacher gives revision as much attention as the new lesson.
