Comparing Memorizing the Qur'an with Reciting It with Reflection
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Question:
What is the better path for a student of knowledge and for the Muslim in general: memorization or recitation with reflection?
Answer:
Recitation with reflection, or not? Because one might occupy himself with memorization and accomplish nothing, but if it is easy for him to read from the mushaf with reflection, his heart becomes humble, or does it? As for if memorization is easy for him, that is a great blessing, but he should look at what is best for his heart. If his reading from the mushaf involves reflection, humility, and being moved, he should read from the mushaf. May Allah forgive you. May the brothers be well when they are invited to gatherings of knowledge and attend them with their people. He said: I will start first by memorizing the Qur'an, and then once I have memorized it, I will start with it.
Yes, he attends gatherings of knowledge, and memorization has its times. He attends gatherings of knowledge and learns, and memorization has its times. Yes. We will put the member on, of course. Yes. Up to now, we are them. You received in this introduction. As long as he sees, he understands what is the condition, yes, he has a good flow and it is his condition. No, insha'Allah.
What is the better path for a student of knowledge and for the Muslim in general: memorization or recitation with reflection?
Answer:
Recitation with reflection, or not? Because one might occupy himself with memorization and accomplish nothing, but if it is easy for him to read from the mushaf with reflection, his heart becomes humble, or does it? As for if memorization is easy for him, that is a great blessing, but he should look at what is best for his heart. If his reading from the mushaf involves reflection, humility, and being moved, he should read from the mushaf. May Allah forgive you. May the brothers be well when they are invited to gatherings of knowledge and attend them with their people. He said: I will start first by memorizing the Qur'an, and then once I have memorized it, I will start with it.
Yes, he attends gatherings of knowledge, and memorization has its times. He attends gatherings of knowledge and learns, and memorization has its times. Yes. We will put the member on, of course. Yes. Up to now, we are them. You received in this introduction. As long as he sees, he understands what is the condition, yes, he has a good flow and it is his condition. No, insha'Allah.
Source
التعليق على بعض أحاديث صحيح مسلم، تابع شرح كتاب الجنائز (2) — islamhouse.com (21:12)
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