The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach us the Qur’an in every state, except when he was in a state of Janābah (major ritual impurity)

Arabic text

عَنْ عَلِيٍّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُقْرِئُنَا القُرْآنَ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ مَا لَمْ يَكُنْ جُنُبًا.

Translation

‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach us the Qur’an in every state, except when he was in a state of Janābah (major ritual impurity).

Explanation

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to teach and recite the Qur’an to his Companions in all conditions, except when he was in a state of Janābah due to marital relations with his wives.

Benefits

• It is impermissible for one in a state of Janābah to recite the Qur’an until he makes Ghusl (ritual bath).
• Teaching by actions.

Topics

• The Noble Qur'an and Qur'anic Sciences
• Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles
• General Qur'anic Topics
• Rulings of the Qur'an and Codices
• Manners of Reading and Memorizing the Qur'an
• Jurisprudence of Acts of Worship
• Purification
• Ritual Bath