The Ruling on Forgetting the Noble Qur'an
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Question:
After this, we move to the Noble Makkah via a message sent by a listener who used the letter M as a symbol for his name. Our brother says: What is the punishment for one who forgets the Noble Qur'an? And when is a person excused for that?
Answer:
If one forgets the Noble Qur'an as a result of illness or injury, there is no blame on him for that, because it is beyond his control. As for one who forgets the Noble Qur'an as a result of negligence and failing to maintain its recitation, he has suffered a great loss due to his negligence and lost much good. As for whether he is sinful for the forgetting, that requires evidence. However, we say that he has lost a great blessing and suffered a great loss. Our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised to keep reviewing this Qur'an. He said, "Keep reviewing this Qur'an, for it is more likely to slip away than camels from their tether." This indicates that it is required of the one who has memorized the Qur'an to review it by recitation, and that at least a week should not pass without him having completed reciting the Qur'an. If he recites it in less than that, it is better. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
After this, we move to the Noble Makkah via a message sent by a listener who used the letter M as a symbol for his name. Our brother says: What is the punishment for one who forgets the Noble Qur'an? And when is a person excused for that?
Answer:
If one forgets the Noble Qur'an as a result of illness or injury, there is no blame on him for that, because it is beyond his control. As for one who forgets the Noble Qur'an as a result of negligence and failing to maintain its recitation, he has suffered a great loss due to his negligence and lost much good. As for whether he is sinful for the forgetting, that requires evidence. However, we say that he has lost a great blessing and suffered a great loss. Our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised to keep reviewing this Qur'an. He said, "Keep reviewing this Qur'an, for it is more likely to slip away than camels from their tether." This indicates that it is required of the one who has memorized the Qur'an to review it by recitation, and that at least a week should not pass without him having completed reciting the Qur'an. If he recites it in less than that, it is better. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 01/096 — archive.org (8:29)
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