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The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach us the Qur’an in every state, except when he was in a state of Janābah (major ritual impurity)

عَنْ عَلِيٍّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُقْرِئُنَا القُرْآنَ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ مَا لَمْ يَكُنْ جُنُبًا.

‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach us the Qur’an in every state, except when he was in a state of Janābah (major ritual impurity).

Source
Narrated by Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi, An-Nasā’i, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad
Grade
Hasan
Collection
Abu Dawud

Explanation

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to teach and recite the Qur’an to his Companions in all conditions, except when he was in a state of Janābah due to marital relations with his wives.

Lessons from the hadith

  • It is impermissible for one in a state of Janābah to recite the Qur’an until he makes Ghusl (ritual bath).
  • Teaching by actions.

English text: HadeethEnc.com

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