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as a Muslim, can a girl read quran online when she is in her periods. like read in arabic of in english
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Short answer: yes — a woman on her period may engage with the Qur’an in many ways. There is some difference of opinion about physically touching a written mushaf, but she can certainly listen to, follow, and recite the Qur’an (including from memory), and she may read translations. Many contemporary scholars also allow reading the Qur’an on electronic devices.
Details and practical guidance:
- Recitation from memory (speaking the Arabic words) and listening to Qur’an is clearly permitted.
- Reading a translation (English or other languages) is widely allowed because a translation is not the Qur’an in the literal Arabic sense; many scholars therefore permit touching and reading translations while menstruating.
- Touching a physical mushaf (a printed copy of the Qur’an) while menstruating: the classical mainstream opinion (Hanafi, Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali schools) generally prohibits touching the mushaf. Those who follow this view avoid handling a printed mushaf during menses.
- Electronic devices/smartphones/tablets: scholars differ. Many contemporary scholars say that reading the Qur’an from a screen or listening via an app is permissible during menstruation because the text is digital and not a physical mushaf; others prefer caution and recommend not directly touching a printed mushaf. If you follow the more cautious view, you can listen to recitation, read translations, or recite from memory.
- If you want to be extra careful: use headphones or a speaker, read the Qur’an on the screen without using a physical printed mushaf, or place a barrier (e.g., a cloth) between your hands and a mushaf — and consult your school of thought for specifics.
If you want a ruling tailored to your madhhab (Hanafi/Shafi‘i/Maliki/Hanbali) or to the scholars you follow, tell me which one and I can summarize that position or provide references. Otherwise follow the general practice of your local imam or trusted scholar.
Details and practical guidance:
- Recitation from memory (speaking the Arabic words) and listening to Qur’an is clearly permitted.
- Reading a translation (English or other languages) is widely allowed because a translation is not the Qur’an in the literal Arabic sense; many scholars therefore permit touching and reading translations while menstruating.
- Touching a physical mushaf (a printed copy of the Qur’an) while menstruating: the classical mainstream opinion (Hanafi, Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali schools) generally prohibits touching the mushaf. Those who follow this view avoid handling a printed mushaf during menses.
- Electronic devices/smartphones/tablets: scholars differ. Many contemporary scholars say that reading the Qur’an from a screen or listening via an app is permissible during menstruation because the text is digital and not a physical mushaf; others prefer caution and recommend not directly touching a printed mushaf. If you follow the more cautious view, you can listen to recitation, read translations, or recite from memory.
- If you want to be extra careful: use headphones or a speaker, read the Qur’an on the screen without using a physical printed mushaf, or place a barrier (e.g., a cloth) between your hands and a mushaf — and consult your school of thought for specifics.
If you want a ruling tailored to your madhhab (Hanafi/Shafi‘i/Maliki/Hanbali) or to the scholars you follow, tell me which one and I can summarize that position or provide references. Otherwise follow the general practice of your local imam or trusted scholar.
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