Memorizing texts and seeking knowledge during i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your opinion if I am in i'tikaf and I bring some books with me and memorize some texts in the place of i'tikaf?
Answer:
No, no, this is seeking knowledge, seeking knowledge, and it is a remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). No, no, so do not limit all your time to memorization. I mean, allocate time for memorization, and the rest for the remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Qur'an, day and night. Yes.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your opinion if I am in i'tikaf and I bring some books with me and memorize some texts in the place of i'tikaf?
Answer:
No, no, this is seeking knowledge, seeking knowledge, and it is a remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). No, no, so do not limit all your time to memorization. I mean, allocate time for memorization, and the rest for the remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Qur'an, day and night. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/55 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (26:22)
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