There is no harm in gathering to recite the Qur'an
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Question:
My colleagues and I gather once a week to recite specific verses from the Book of Allah for the purpose of learning and mastering the Qur'an, and then we discuss various matters afterward. We have heard that it is not permissible to gather for the sake of recitation, but it is permissible to gather for the sake of memorization. Is this correct?
Answer:
There is no harm in gathering for the sake of reciting, studying, and memorizing the Qur'an, and for gaining understanding in the religion; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Riyad as-Salihin 1023 narrated by Imam Muslim in his Sahih.
It is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to review the Qur'an with Jibril (peace be upon him) and study it with him every night in Ramadan. He (peace and blessings be upon him) would often sit with his Companions, reciting the Qur'an to them and reminding them of Allah , and he would sometimes order some of his Companions to recite some of the Qur'an to him.
All of what we have mentioned is clear evidence of the legitimacy of gathering to listen to the Qur'an, to study it, to review it, and to study knowledge. And success is from Allah.
My colleagues and I gather once a week to recite specific verses from the Book of Allah for the purpose of learning and mastering the Qur'an, and then we discuss various matters afterward. We have heard that it is not permissible to gather for the sake of recitation, but it is permissible to gather for the sake of memorization. Is this correct?
Answer:
There is no harm in gathering for the sake of reciting, studying, and memorizing the Qur'an, and for gaining understanding in the religion; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Any group of people that assemble in one of the Houses of Allah to recite the Book of Allah, learning and teaching it, tranquility will descend upon them, mercy will engulf them, angels will surround them and Allah will make mention of them to those (the angels) in His proximity.
ما اجتمع قوم في بيت من بيوت الله يتلون كتاب الله ويتدارسونه فيما بينهم، إلا نزلت عليهم السكينة، وغشيتهم الرحمة، وحفتهم الملائكة، وذكرهم الله فيمن عندهIt is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to review the Qur'an with Jibril (peace be upon him) and study it with him every night in Ramadan. He (peace and blessings be upon him) would often sit with his Companions, reciting the Qur'an to them and reminding them of Allah , and he would sometimes order some of his Companions to recite some of the Qur'an to him.
All of what we have mentioned is clear evidence of the legitimacy of gathering to listen to the Qur'an, to study it, to review it, and to study knowledge. And success is from Allah.
Source
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