10 Common Questions about the Quran

by Alexandra Contos

Let's go over some basic legal guidelines for reading, reciting and learning the Quran

  • What can you do or not do during one's monthly cycle? ...or when you don't have wudu?

  • What type of clothing/How much must one wear when reading the Quran?

  • What EXACTLY is the "Quran" & "reciting"?

  • Can I use a phone, tablet or other electronic device with the Quran on it?

  • Can I listen to the Quran in the background while doing other things?

    - and more!

These are basic rules and definitions as given by my teachers, who are followers of the Shafi'i & Hanafi schools of law. These have been reviewed & approved for accuracy by Shaykh Tarek Elgawhary al-Azhari. The purpose of this is to provide clarity, guidance and confidence in what we do & follow, not fuel for debate or argumentation.

The legal views presented are just one among many valid scholarly views on the subjects at hand. They are summarized for brevity & ease of the reader. If you have questions, especially about a particular madhhab's take, please consult a scholar or imam.

Copyright © 2024 Alexandra Contos. All Rights Reserved.

10 Common Questions about the Quran

Let's go over some basic legal guidelines for reading, reciting and learning the Quran

  • What can you do or not do during one's monthly cycle? ...or when you don't have wudu?

  • What type of clothing/How much must one wear when reading the Quran?

  • What EXACTLY is the "Quran" & "reciting"?

  • Can a woman recite Quran in the presence of men?

  • Can I use a phone, tablet or other electronic device with the Quran on it?

  • Can I listen to the Quran in the background while doing other things?

    - and more!

These are basic rulings and definitions as given by my teachers, scholars of the Shafi'i & Hanafi schools of law. These have been reviewed & approved for accuracy by Shaykh Tarek Elgawhary al-Azhari. The purpose of this is to provide clarity, guidance and confidence in what we do & follow, not fuel for debate or argumentation.

The legal views presented are just one among many valid scholarly views on the subjects at hand. They are summarized for brevity & ease of the reader. If you have questions, especially about a particular madhhab's take, please consult a scholar or imam.

Copyright © 2024 Alexandra Contos.

All Rights Reserved.