Is it permissible to commit to reading the Qur'an once or twice a day, and is this reasonable?
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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah bless you, is it permissible to commit to reading the Qur'an?
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner : Is it permissible to commit to reading the Qur'an daily, once or twice a day, or three times?
The Shaykh : The entire Qur'an?
The questioner : Yes, and does this mean it is reasonable?
The Shaykh : By Allah, this is far-fetched.
The questioner : Some of them... some of the Salaf used to read it eight times a day.
The Shaykh : Allah knows best, Allah knows best, but if one reads it at this speed, I do not think he reflects upon it. Furthermore, it will necessitate that he leaves off more important duties than reading the Qur'an. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not grant a dispensation for more than three times; the minimum is three times.
The questioner : Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes, Adam.
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner : Is it permissible to commit to reading the Qur'an daily, once or twice a day, or three times?
The Shaykh : The entire Qur'an?
The questioner : Yes, and does this mean it is reasonable?
The Shaykh : By Allah, this is far-fetched.
The questioner : Some of them... some of the Salaf used to read it eight times a day.
The Shaykh : Allah knows best, Allah knows best, but if one reads it at this speed, I do not think he reflects upon it. Furthermore, it will necessitate that he leaves off more important duties than reading the Qur'an. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not grant a dispensation for more than three times; the minimum is three times.
The questioner : Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes, Adam.