Question
In Kwazulu-Natal some Qur'aan tilaawat groups have started. For example, a group of 10 recites a Juz a day on their own and in their own time. Once each Juz has been recited, they have to report back via whatsapp to the group, and in this way many khatams will be made. If due to laziness one does not recite one's Juz, one will feel too embarrassed for not reporting one's tilaawat for that day. So, this will motivate the person to make sure he recites. Please comment on this system of tilaawat.
Answer
The Qur'aan Majeed is not up for mockery, play and sport. Competitions may not be run with the Qur'aan Majeed. Ibaadat is not for advertising. Private/Nafl Ibaadat should be concealed, not publicized. This tilaawat system is bid'ah. It is not permissible to advertise ibaadat nor to orchestrate it in this manner. Others should not be informed of one's acts of ibaadat. This system is not permissible.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 23 No 02
- PDF page
- 5
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