Fiqhul Ibiadat, by Durriyah AitaPART TWO › THE BOOK OF PURIFICATION (TAHARA) › Ghusl › Definition › Causes that obligate ghusl › What is prohibited when one is in a state of janaba

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1- Everything prohibited for a person in a state of minor hadath is also prohibited for someone in a state of major hadath, i. e. praying, prostration of thanks and Quran recital, tawaf (be it obligatory or non-obligatory), touching or carrying the Quran or the carrying strap attached to it, or the bag if it is in.

Allah (G. B. H) says: {Non shall touch it but those who purify themselves. } [Al-Waqi'a: 79]

2- Staying in the mosque for a Muslim [While it is not forbidden for a non-Muslim, because he does not believe in the mosque's sanctity and consequently the prohibition of this action.

It has been authenticated that the Prophet (P. B. U. H) took some polytheists into custody in the mosque.

It must be noted through that a non-Muslim is not permitted to enter the mosque, even if not in a state of janaba, without the permission of an adult Muslim and only for a necessity].

in a state of janaba, even for a moment, except in dire necessity like taking refuge in the mosque and being afraid of going out for fear of one's life or money.

Passing through the mosque without staying in it is not prohibited or makrooh but it is foregoing what is fitter if there is no need for it.

Frequenting the mosque, like staying in it, is permitted when there is a necessity or excuse.

Allah (G. B. H) says: {Nor in a state of ritual impurity (janaba), except when travelling on the road, until after performing a purificatory bath (ghusl). }

[Al-Nisa': 43]

Al-Shafi'i said:"Some of the scholars of Quran say: 'It means do not approach the places of prayer because there is no by passing in prayer"

[Al-Majmu', Vol. 2, page 174]

3- Reciting the Quran (This means pronouncing it so one can hear himself if he is paying attention and has an average sense of hearing), be it a lot or a little (even part of a verse) with the intention of recitation.

Ali (G. p. H) said: "The Prophet (P. B. U. H) used to read the Quran in every state except in the state of janaba".

[Al-NaSa'i, Vol. 1, page 144]

Reading the verses of thikr with the intention of thikr is permitted like saying, when in a catastrophe, "To Allah (G. B. H) we belong, and to Him is our return" and when mounting an animal "Glory to Him Who has subjected these to our (use), for we could never equal Him with thanks".

It is not prohibited to read Quran in one's speech and sermons with the intention of thikr.

Also, it is not prohibited if one says something of the Quran with the intention of conveying a different meaning like saying to someone who is asking permission to come in "Enter it in peace and security" unless he does that in ridicule, in which case it is forbidden. (pa: 69)