When Your Local Imam Asks You to Become a Hafiz… And You're Scared of Your Own Heart.

As-salamu alaykum everyone, SubhanAllah, I have to share something amazing and heavy at the same time. I'm a revert, and an imam and a hafiz from my masjid just sat me down and asked me to start a structured path to memorize the Qur'an, with the goal of becoming a hafiz in maybe 4 to 6 years. I'm honestly still in shock. I feel so deeply unworthy of such a trust. I know this is a huge blessing and a responsibility from Allah SWT first and foremost. **But here's my real fear: I'm terrified of my own intentions.** How do I make sure I'm doing this only for Allah's pleasure and not for the respect or the title that comes with being a hafiz? I'm scared my nafs will get attached to praise or pride over such a long journey. Memorizing the Qur'an is beautiful, but I don't want my ego to grow in the shadows while I'm doing it. For those who are huffadh, or anyone who has taken on a long-term act of worship: • How do you keep renewing your niyyah (intention) over years, not just weeks? • How do you guard your heart from riya’ (showing off) when people give you praise? • How do you stay spiritually motivated and consistent for so long without burning out? Any advice or stories from your own journeys would be so appreciated. **May Allah SWT purify our intentions and let us serve His Book only for His sake.**