Memorisation or Fahm (Understanding) Which Takes Preference?

Our brother in Islaam, Hasan as-Sumaalee, whilst delivering the weekly class with us on The Three Fundamental Principles in Canada, recalls a question asked to the late Scholar, Ahmad an-Najmee (rahimahullaah) concerning giving peference to hifdh (memorisation) or fahm (understanding).  An inspiring khutbah explaining the reasons why people fall astray. Audio is Sourced from http://www.troid.org. Visit their website for valuable audio and articles regarding Islaam, the Sunnah & Salafiyyah.