حديث علي بن أبي طالب في النهي عن قراءة الجنب القرآن

THE HADITH NARRATED BY ALI BIN ABI TALIB ON THE PROHIBITION OF RECITING THE QUR’AN IN THE STATE OF SEXUAL IMPURITY (JANABA)

Authors

  • Hawwa Hamza University of Sharjah
  • Abd al-Samee M. al-Aniess University of Sharjah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/jmqs.v18i1.346

Keywords:

Prophet Muhammad, Ali, Hadith, Recitation of the Quran, Janaba, Sexual Impurity

Abstract

This research deals with the study of a hadith narrated by Ali, the companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): “Allah’s Messenger would recite the Qur’an in all conditions, as long as he was not in the state of sexual impurity.”  In determining the correct ruling for this hadith, different chains of the same narration were collected pertaining to the companions who narrated this hadith. The key narrator and other significant narrators of the hadith were identified, and their details were collected. The hidden defects, if any, were discussed by quoting contemporary hadith critics and scholars. The reason for considering the hadith was explained, supported by the most correct views, and opinions of scholars on the issue of reciting the Qur’an while one is in the state of janaba (sexually impure) were discussed. The research also clarified the overall meaning of this hadith and some rulings that were deduced from it. It was found that the hadith has other chains of narration with varying degrees of validity and weakness and that there are some differences in its wording. After studying the chains of transmission, evaluating the narrators of the hadith, and explaining the hidden defects in the narration, it became clear that this hadith lies between acceptance and rejection. Some imams see it permissible to recite the Qur’an while one is in the state of janaba while others think that it is prohibited, and each group has their evidence, which is presented and discussed in this research.

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Published

2022-06-01
CITATION
DOI: 10.33102/jmqs.v18i1.346
Published: 2022-06-01

How to Cite

Hawwa Hamza, & Abd al-Samee M. al-Aniess. (2022). حديث علي بن أبي طالب في النهي عن قراءة الجنب القرآن: THE HADITH NARRATED BY ALI BIN ABI TALIB ON THE PROHIBITION OF RECITING THE QUR’AN IN THE STATE OF SEXUAL IMPURITY (JANABA). Maʿālim Al-Qurʾān Wa Al-Sunnah, 18(1), 71-89. https://doi.org/10.33102/jmqs.v18i1.346