FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
AL-KAFI #1214: KEPENTINGAN HAFALAN DALAM MENUNTUT ILMU
What is the advice for students of knowledge on the importance of memorisation and how to strengthen memory?
Short answer
Forgetfulness is a natural human trait, and sin is mentioned as a cause that weakens memory and hinders knowledge from settling in the heart.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Forgetfulness is a natural human trait, and sin is mentioned as a cause that weakens memory and hinders knowledge from settling in the heart. Scholars stressed memorisation because knowledge is what is preserved in memory, achieved through hard effort, repeated revision and discussion. Students are advised to filter information and memorise only knowledge that is truly beneficial. They are also encouraged to make memorisation a habit and to learn techniques that are effective and easy to practise.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kami mengambil kesempatan disini untuk menasihatkan kepada pelajar agar membudayakan hafazan dan mempelajari teknik hafalan yang berkesan serta mudah untuk dipraktikkan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1214: KEPENTINGAN HAFALAN DALAM MENUNTUT ILMU”, 15 April 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3304-al-kafi-1214-kepentingan-hafalan-dalam-menuntut-ilmu. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/importance-of-memorisation-in-seeking-knowledge/