Ibn Bazz: Reciting the books of Tafsir by one who is impure
Reciting the books of Tafsir by one who is impure
Q: A question is from M.H. from Riyadh, reads: "I read some books of Tafsir (explanation/exegesis of the meanings of the Qur'an), such as Safwat AlTafasir, while I am in a state of major ritual impurity, i.e. during menstruation. Is it permissible to do so? Am I a sinner for doing so?"
( Part No : 10, Page No: 211)
A: There is no blame on a menstruating or postpartum woman to read books of Tafsir or the Qur'an without touching the Mushaf (Arabic Qur'an). This is according to the soundest opinions of scholars. However the person, who is in a state of Janabah (major ritual impurity related to sexual discharge), is not permitted to read the Qur'an at all till Ghusl (ritual bath following major ritual impurity) is performed. Prohibition in this case does not include the books of Tafsir, Hadith and other books, provided that the Junub person (in a state of major ritual impurity) does not read the Ayahs (Qur'anic verses) it contains. It was authentically reported that Nothing prevented the Prophet (peace be upon him) from reciting the Qur'an, except Janabah. It was reported in another Hadith related byAhmad with a good chain of transmitterson the authority of `Aly (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: As to the Junub (ritually impure after sexual intercourse), not even (to read) an Ayah.
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