Memorizing scientific texts without memorizing the Qur'an

Question:
What is your opinion, Honorable Shaykh, regarding one who begins memorizing scientific texts while he has not memorized the Noble Qur'an, or has not completed its memorization? And what is the best method for memorizing the Qur'an?

Answer:
There is no doubt that beginning with the Qur'an, memorizing the Qur'an, is the correct approach. The Salaf (the earliest generations) first memorized their children the Qur'an; they had them memorize it while they were of the age of discernment, and then they had them memorize the issues of knowledge. The Qur'an is the foundation. As for the method of memorizing the Qur'an, people differ in it. Everyone memorizes the Qur'an according to what is easy for him, according to the time available to him, and according to the amount that is easy for him daily. People's circumstances differ.