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Can I read Qur'an from a monitor when I don't have wudu?

In addressing whether one can read the Qur'an from a monitor without being in a state of wudu, we can refer to various Islamic sources.

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stated: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would recite the Qur'an at every time except when he was in a state of major impurity (janabah). Sunan an-Nasa'i 1:267SunniDaif (per Al-Albani) This indicates that recitation of the Qur'an is generally permissible unless one is in a state of major ritual impurity.

In contrast, the Shia perspective is represented in Al-Kafi, which includes a narration stating: Menstruating women, postpartum bleeding women, and the junub (ritually impure) also are permitted to recite the Qur'an. Al-Kafi 2:76Shia This suggests that even those in a state of major impurity may recite the Qur'an.

Thus, while the Sunnah emphasizes refraining from recitation during major impurity, the Shia view offers a more permissive stance regarding recitation without wudu. Consequently, if you are not in a state of major impurity, it is permissible to read the Qur'an from a monitor. If you are in a state of major impurity, the permissibility may depend on the interpretation you follow.

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