Memorizing texts during i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your opinion if I am in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) and I bring some books with me and memorize some texts in the place of retreat?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that; this is seeking knowledge, and it is a remembrance of Allah, so there is no harm in it. However, do not spend all your time memorizing. Set aside time for memorization, and spend the rest in the remembrance of Allah and reciting the Qur'an, since you have both night and day.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your opinion if I am in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) and I bring some books with me and memorize some texts in the place of retreat?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that; this is seeking knowledge, and it is a remembrance of Allah, so there is no harm in it. However, do not spend all your time memorizing. Set aside time for memorization, and spend the rest in the remembrance of Allah and reciting the Qur'an, since you have both night and day.
Source
الفوزان -أشرطة- شرح زاد المستقنع مع الأسئلة - ٠٣٧-كتاب الصيام - ٣ - ٢٨-٢-٢٢ هـ — archive.org (28:27)
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