Gathering With Others To Read The Qur'an

Question :

My colleagues and I get together once a week, to read some verses of the Qur'an, to improve our recitation; afterwards, we talk about various topics. We have heard, however, that it is not allowed to gather for the purpose of recitation, whereas it is permissible to get together for the purpose of memorizing the Qur'an; is this true?

Answer:

There is nothing wrong in assembling to read, study, or memorize the Qur'an, or for better understanding of the religion. The Prophet ﷺ said:
"No group of people gather in one of Allah's houses to recite Allah's Book and to study it with each other, except that tranquility descends upon them, mercy envelops them, the angels surround them, and Allah mentions them to those that are with Him.

This was recorded by Imam Muslim in his Sahih. It is also confirmed that the Prophet would recite the Qur'an to Jibril, peace be upon him, and every night during Ramadhan, they would study it together. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ often sat with his Companions, reciting the Qur'an to them, and reminding them of Allah Almighty. At times, he ordered some of his Companions to recite the Qur'an to him. All of these proofs clearly show that it is permissible to assemble for the purpose of reciting or studying the Qur'an. And with Allah is the facilitatioin to do what is right.

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