Does one who reads the Qur'an but does not understand some of the verses commit a sin?
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Question:
The Shaykh says: She reads the Noble Qur'an, but she does not understand some of the verses. Is she sinful in that case?
Answer:
There is no harm in that. A person reads the Qur'an, understands it, reflects on it, and uses his intellect. If he understands, praise be to Allah; otherwise, there is no blame on him even if he does not understand. He should read and increase his reading, and Allah will open it up to him. If he increases his reading, Allah will open it up to him. He should also review books of tafsir if he is reading, if he is able to look into them, and ask the scholars about what is difficult for him so that his knowledge of the Book of Allah increases.
The point is that recitation is an act of worship and a means of drawing near to Allah, and it is obedience even if one does not understand. It is worship and a means of drawing near, and every letter is a good deed, and a good deed is multiplied tenfold. However, it is prescribed for the believer, male and female, to pay attention to reflection and using the intellect so that he benefits and understands the speech of Allah, because Allah revealed it for action and understanding. Allah the Exalted said: [Surat Sad: 29], and He the Exalted said: [Surat al-Isra: 9]. Therefore, reflection and using the intellect are necessary so that one understands and benefits.
And if you read verses that you do not understand, there is no blame on you, and you are rewarded. You have a good deed for every letter, and a good deed is multiplied tenfold. However, it is prescribed for you to constantly reflect, use your intellect, and comprehend, and to refer to books of tafsir (exegesis) such as al-Baghawi, such as the tafsir of Ibn Kathir, and Ibn Jarir. You benefit from these tafsirs and derive profit from them and know the meaning. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
The Shaykh says: She reads the Noble Qur'an, but she does not understand some of the verses. Is she sinful in that case?
Answer:
There is no harm in that. A person reads the Qur'an, understands it, reflects on it, and uses his intellect. If he understands, praise be to Allah; otherwise, there is no blame on him even if he does not understand. He should read and increase his reading, and Allah will open it up to him. If he increases his reading, Allah will open it up to him. He should also review books of tafsir if he is reading, if he is able to look into them, and ask the scholars about what is difficult for him so that his knowledge of the Book of Allah increases.
The point is that recitation is an act of worship and a means of drawing near to Allah, and it is obedience even if one does not understand. It is worship and a means of drawing near, and every letter is a good deed, and a good deed is multiplied tenfold. However, it is prescribed for the believer, male and female, to pay attention to reflection and using the intellect so that he benefits and understands the speech of Allah, because Allah revealed it for action and understanding. Allah the Exalted said:
[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.
كِتَابٌ أَنزَلْنَاهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَارَكٌ لِيَدَّبَّرُوا آيَاتِهِ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُوْلُوا الأَلْبَابِIndeed, this Qur'an guides to that which is most suitable
إِنَّ هَذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُAnd if you read verses that you do not understand, there is no blame on you, and you are rewarded. You have a good deed for every letter, and a good deed is multiplied tenfold. However, it is prescribed for you to constantly reflect, use your intellect, and comprehend, and to refer to books of tafsir (exegesis) such as al-Baghawi, such as the tafsir of Ibn Kathir, and Ibn Jarir. You benefit from these tafsirs and derive profit from them and know the meaning. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
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