{"_id":"66fb270ae17ef75d15ba41fc","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the wisdom behind scholars memorising books other than the Hadith or the Quran?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the wisdom behind scholars memorising books other than the Hadith or the Quran? It seems to be an inefficient use of time going the extra mile by memorising a book you have already read and understood. For example that time a person was memorising a book he could have been reading another book or doing something else in that time.\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"One of the most important reasons for memorization is the preservation of knowledge. In earlier times, when books were scarce, memorizing key texts was essential for safeguarding that knowledge, particularly when access to written material was limited. Scholars committed these texts to memory, ensuring that valuable knowledge was not lost even in the absence of physical copies.\\n\\nAlso, memorizing texts allows scholars to reflect more deeply on their content, recall them in various situations, and continuously review their understanding. This practice enhances their mastery of the subject, providing deeper insight into its meanings. Furthermore, the process of memorization serves as a form of intellectual training, refining the mind’s ability to retain and analyze complex information.\\n\\nAnother reason scholars engage in memorization is to be able to provide immediate, accurate answers in their roles as legal authorities and teachers. Whether issuing fatwas or delivering lessons, scholars often rely on the quick recall of foundational texts to offer precise guidance without hesitation, thereby maintaining the integrity and reliability of their judgments.\\n\\nMemorization also acts as a safeguard against misinterpretation. When a scholar has internalized a text, they are better equipped to identify deviations or errors in understanding, thus protecting the integrity of Islamic knowledge.\\n\\nAlthough the memorization process may seem time-intensive, it proves to be highly efficient in the long term. A scholar who has memorized key foundational texts no longer needs to repeatedly consult them, saving time while enhancing their teaching, writing, and legal rulings.\\n\\nAs the saying goes:\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"align\":\"right\"},\"insert\":\"\\\"من حفظ المتون حاز الفنون\\\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"\\\"Whoever memorizes the texts has mastered the sciences.\\\"\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fed0b76658b4c232951","tag":"Knowledge: Other","count":48}],"createdOn":"2024-09-30T22:32:42.091Z"}