Memorizing and Understanding Fiqh Texts
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Question:
This questioner asks, saying: Is it sufficient for fiqh texts to be understood, or is it obligatory for him to memorize them, just as he considers the Qur'an and the Sunnah?
Answer:
Both are necessary; memorization and understanding are both required. Memorization without understanding is not sufficient, and understanding without memorization is not sufficient. Both are necessary. This will be easy for you if your intention is sound and you taste the knowledge. If you taste the knowledge, you will forget the hardships and difficulties and take pleasure in the knowledge. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner asks, saying: Is it sufficient for fiqh texts to be understood, or is it obligatory for him to memorize them, just as he considers the Qur'an and the Sunnah?
Answer:
Both are necessary; memorization and understanding are both required. Memorization without understanding is not sufficient, and understanding without memorization is not sufficient. Both are necessary. This will be easy for you if your intention is sound and you taste the knowledge. If you taste the knowledge, you will forget the hardships and difficulties and take pleasure in the knowledge. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
محاضرة علمية تربوية لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان 25/5/1439 بالمعهد العلمي بالرياض — af.org.sa (29:04)
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