Listening to Quran in the state of haidh
Question
Is it haram for a female who is on her monthly cycle to listen to Quran? I know you can’t pray or read or touch the Quran... but what about listening to the Quran?
Answer
It is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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