Memorizing texts during i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)
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Question:
I say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your ruling if I am in i'tikaf and I bring some books with me and memorize some texts in the place of retreat?
Answer:
No, no, this is seeking knowledge, and it is a remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). There is nothing wrong with it, but do not devote all your time to memorization. Allocate time for memorization and the rest for the remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Qur'an, day and night.
I say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your ruling if I am in i'tikaf and I bring some books with me and memorize some texts in the place of retreat?
Answer:
No, no, this is seeking knowledge, and it is a remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). There is nothing wrong with it, but do not devote all your time to memorization. Allocate time for memorization and the rest for the remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Qur'an, day and night.
Source
شرح زاد المستقنع [35] — alfawzan.live (1:21:46)
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