The Ruling on Advancing to the Qur'an Memorization Exam with the Intention of Transcription
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: I am a teacher in Riyadh, and I am in the most dire need of being transferred to al-Qusayd. The Ministry of Education offers incentives for those who memorize the Qur'an, including transferring them wherever they wish, after conducting an examination for them. When I wanted to apply for the exam, some of my brothers objected, arguing that this is seeking worldly gain through work, and that the transfer would happen through other means. What is your guidance?
The Shaykh:
What is he saying?
The questioner:
He says, may Allah keep you safe: I am a teacher in Riyadh, and I am in the most dire need of being transferred to al-Qusayd. The Ministry of Education offers incentives for those who memorize the Qur'an, including transferring them wherever they wish, after conducting an examination for them. When I wanted to apply for the exam, some of my brothers objected, arguing that this is seeking worldly gain through work, and that the transfer would happen through other means. What is the guidance of your Eminence?
The Shaykh:
The Ministry of Education has done a good thing in this regard by providing incentives for those who excel in knowledge and memorizing the Qur'an. This is part of encouraging and motivating people to do good. As for you and your intention: if your intention is merely the transfer, this is not permissible. However, if your intention is the desire for good, memorizing the Qur'an, and the transfer is incidental and not the original objective, then there is no harm in that.
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: I am a teacher in Riyadh, and I am in the most dire need of being transferred to al-Qusayd. The Ministry of Education offers incentives for those who memorize the Qur'an, including transferring them wherever they wish, after conducting an examination for them. When I wanted to apply for the exam, some of my brothers objected, arguing that this is seeking worldly gain through work, and that the transfer would happen through other means. What is your guidance?
The Shaykh:
What is he saying?
The questioner:
He says, may Allah keep you safe: I am a teacher in Riyadh, and I am in the most dire need of being transferred to al-Qusayd. The Ministry of Education offers incentives for those who memorize the Qur'an, including transferring them wherever they wish, after conducting an examination for them. When I wanted to apply for the exam, some of my brothers objected, arguing that this is seeking worldly gain through work, and that the transfer would happen through other means. What is the guidance of your Eminence?
The Shaykh:
The Ministry of Education has done a good thing in this regard by providing incentives for those who excel in knowledge and memorizing the Qur'an. This is part of encouraging and motivating people to do good. As for you and your intention: if your intention is merely the transfer, this is not permissible. However, if your intention is the desire for good, memorizing the Qur'an, and the transfer is incidental and not the original objective, then there is no harm in that.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 14 — youtube.com (34:05)
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