A man entered Islam and had not memorized anything from the Qur'an; is it permissible for him to pray in that state?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: A man entered Islam, and the time for prayer arrived, but he had not memorized anything from the Qur'an and needs some time. He asks: Is it permissible for him to pray in his current state, or is it obligatory for him to memorize the Qur'an?
Answer:
He prays with the Muslims. He prays with those present with him and prays with them, even if he does not memorize anything from the Qur'an. He does not abandon the prayer. Even if there are no people praying with him, he prays according to his ability, reciting the dhikrJami` at-Tirmidhi 302. Yes. That is the end. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and his Companions.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: A man entered Islam, and the time for prayer arrived, but he had not memorized anything from the Qur'an and needs some time. He asks: Is it permissible for him to pray in his current state, or is it obligatory for him to memorize the Qur'an?
Answer:
He prays with the Muslims. He prays with those present with him and prays with them, even if he does not memorize anything from the Qur'an. He does not abandon the prayer. Even if there are no people praying with him, he prays according to his ability, reciting the dhikr
If you know any Quran then recite it, if not then praise Allah, mention His greatness, and the Tahlil. Then bow
ان كان معك قران فاقرا والا فاحمد الله وهلله وكبره ثم اركع
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [323 -3022] رجل دخل في الإسلام، ولم يكن قد حفظ شيئا من القرآن، فهل يجوز له أن يصلي على حاله؟ — youtube.com
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