Touching the translation of the Quraan without wudhu

· 15 Rabiʻ I 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to touch the Tarjuma (translation) of the Quraan (e.g. Quraan made easy) when one is in need of wudhu or ghusl?

Answer

It is not permissible to touch the tarjamah (the translation of the verses) without wudhu.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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