A 19-year-old Palestinian woman has memorised the entire Holy Quran while being held in an Israeli prison, completing her Hifz despite difficult conditions behind bars.

Jana Ihsan Abu Warda had memorised around 20 of the Quran’s 30 parts before her arrest. During her detention, she completed the remaining portions and became a Hafiza. She reportedly surprised those attending a recent court hearing by reciting the entire Quran from memory during a gathering.

According to the Palestinian prisoners' news outlet, Prisoners Media Office, Israeli forces arrested Jana on February 12, 2026. She is currently being held at Damon Prison in Israel.

The organisation reported that Jana continued her Quran studies while in detention and completed memorisation of the holy book despite the challenging prison environment.

Beyond her personal achievement, Jana has also been teaching other female Palestinian prisoners about the Quran and Hadith. Her efforts have encouraged fellow inmates to continue their religious studies while serving their detention.

Jana is from the Hebron area of Palestine and studies Sharia at Zahiriyah College. She is also interested in writing and poetry.

She hopes to complete her undergraduate studies and pursue higher education in Quranic interpretation, Arabic grammar and Hadith. Her ambition is to contribute to religious scholarship through further learning.

However, life inside Damon Prison has reportedly been difficult. According to the prisoners' organisation, Palestinian female detainees face food shortages, harsh conditions and various restrictions.

The organisation also alleged that Jana experienced humiliating searches during her arrest and while being transferred between prisons.

She has also reportedly received news of deaths among her family members after significant delays. Restrictions on regular family communication and visits have further limited her contact with loved ones.

Despite these challenges, Jana has continued her religious studies and supported other female prisoners by sharing her knowledge of the Quran and Hadith.

Her achievement has drawn attention as an example of religious dedication and perseverance among Palestinian women held in Israeli detention.