The first time this topic came up was when my late friend Bilkisu and I paid a condolence visit to the First Lady as well as to thank her for the role she played during my Quranic graduation. After congratulating me, she asked me about my plans towards expanding the boundaries of my Qur'anic studies, and I told her of my intention to memorise the Qur'an but very doubtful of its feasibility considering my numerous daily engagements. She gave an assuring smile and said, 'you can do it because...