Although Quran memorization can be done even at home without taking part in any circles or classes, the performance may not be as good as otherwise.
It is better for the child to join a Qur’an memorization class with other students, run by a teacher in a Masjid or a Online classroom, even if the parent can afford to hire a teacher to come to his home for private lessons.
This is because there are several advantages that the child gains if he memorizes with other students in a class, which he cannot gain if he memorizes alone at home. These advantages are as follows:
1) The blessing of being with the teacher and his fellow students in the house of Allah is a great advantage and an ongoing blessing. It has been authentically reported that the Prophet (pbuh) said,
“Whenever people gather in one of the house of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it with one another, tranquility will descend upon them, mercy will cover them, the angels will surround them, and Allah will mention them to those with Him (i.e. the angels).” [Sahih Muslim]
2) The spirit of competition and enthusiasm that exists between the child and his classmates will increase his determination, hard work, and persistence.
3) Usually, the teacher who accepts to come to the child’s home for private lessons is not qualified or productive. As for the teacher who teaches in the Masjid, he usually is placed in this teaching position after he has proved his qualifications to those in charge of the class or school.
4) There is (an Arabic) saying which states, “Knowledge does not come to you, but you must go to it.”
Moreover, joining Quran memorization classes can also greatly improve the social behavior of your child. The more your child interacts with other children, the more he is exposed to knowledge.
