Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Is it permissible to recite verses of the Quraan Sharif without Wudhu?

Published as Reciting Quraan Sharif without Wudhu

· 25 Rajab 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to recite verses of the Quraan Sharif without Wudhu?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible to recite verses of the Quraan Sharif without Wudhu, with the proviso that one doesn’t touch the Quraan Sharif itself, but recites from memory. However, the reward for recitation will be less in comparison to reciting with Wudhu.

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Mufti Mohammed Desai
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