Can We Read Any Surah Without Wudu? Find Out Here!

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Hi all readers! Are you looking for an explanation of "Can we read any Surah without wudu?" If your answer is "Yes," congratulations! You are reading the right article. Why? Because that is what I will explain in this article. As Muslims, we must understand this. That's why I wrote this article. So, you should read it to the end!

Specifically, there are some important things about "Can we read any Surah without wudu?" that I will explain in this article. Some important things are as follows:

When Do You Have to Have Wudu?

The important thing about "Can we read any Surah without wudu?" that I will explain now is "when do you have to have wudu?" I want you to understand this before you read any further because it is the basic question in this discussion that should be well understood.

I believe you already understand that wudu is a way to remove small hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ). Wudu is the most important method. If we cannot perform wudu to remove small hadas, we have to perform Tayammum.

I also believe you understand that small hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ) is one of the conditions that prevent Muslims from performing certain acts of worship that require them to be in a state of purity while doing them. The other condition is big hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَكْبَرُ). Small hadas can be removed by wudu and Tayammum, while big hadas can only be removed with ghusl Janabah.

In other words, wudu is very important in Islam. Even Muslims are prohibited from praying if they do not have wudu. We can find this explanation in the verses of the Quran and some hadiths below:

يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْٓا اِذَا قُمْتُمْ اِلَى الصَّلٰوةِ فَاغْسِلُوْا وُجُوْهَكُمْ وَاَيْدِيَكُمْ اِلَى الْمَرَافِقِ وَامْسَحُوْا بِرُءُوْسِكُمْ وَاَرْجُلَكُمْ اِلَى الْكَعْبَيْنِۗ وَاِنْ كُنْتُمْ جُنُبًا فَاطَّهَّرُوْاۗ وَاِنْ كُنْتُمْ مَّرْضٰٓى اَوْ عَلٰى سَفَرٍ اَوْ جَاۤءَ اَحَدٌ مِّنْكُمْ مِّنَ الْغَاۤىِٕطِ اَوْ لٰمَسْتُمُ النِّسَاۤءَ فَلَمْ تَجِدُوْا مَاۤءً فَتَيَمَّمُوْا صَعِيْدًا طَيِّبًا فَامْسَحُوْا بِوُجُوْهِكُمْ وَاَيْدِيْكُمْ مِّنْهُ ۗمَا يُرِيْدُ اللّٰهُ لِيَجْعَلَ عَلَيْكُمْ مِّنْ حَرَجٍ وَّلٰكِنْ يُّرِيْدُ لِيُطَهِّرَكُمْ وَلِيُتِمَّ نِعْمَتَهٗ عَلَيْكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُوْنَ

"O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves. But if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and do not find water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and hands with it. Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favor upon you that you may be grateful." (Al-Maidah [5]: 6).

عَنْ عَلِيٍّ بْنِ طَلْقٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : إِذَا فَسَا أَحَدُكُمْ فِي الصَّلَاةِ فَلْيَنْصَرِفْ وَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ وَلْيُعِدْ الصَّلَاةَ . رَوَاهُ الْخَمْسَةَ

From Ali bin Thalq radliyallahu anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) has said, "If one of you has emitted a soundless wind from his anus while praying (salat), then let him go out and perform wudu, then repeat the prayer (salat)."" The hadith was narrated by five people (Ahmad, Abu Daud, at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah).

وَعَنْ عَبَّادِ بْنِ تَمِيمٍ ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ ، أَنَّهُ شَكَا إِلَى رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الرَّجُلُ الَّذِي يُخَيَّلُ إِلَيْهِ أَنَّهُ يَجِدُ الشَّىْءَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏:‏ لاَ يَنْفَتِلْ أَوْ لاَ يَنْصَرِفْ حَتَّى يَسْمَعَ صَوْتًا أَوْ يَجِدَ رِيحًا ‏‏

From 'Abbad bin Tamim, from his uncle, that there was once a man who complained to the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, that he hesitated as if he found something (fart) in his prayer (salat). He then said, "He must not move or leave until he hears the voice or smells the smell."'

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : لَا يَقْبَلُ اللهُ صَلَاةَ أَحَدِكُمْ إِذَا أَحْدَثَ حَتَّى يَتَوَضَّأَ . مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ

From Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu, that the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, "Allah does not accept someone's prayer from you if he has hadas (small hadas) until he performs wudu." This hadith was narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قاَلَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : إِذَا وَجَدَ أَحَدُكُمْ فِيْ بَطْنِهِ شَيْئًا فَأَشْكَلَ عَلَيْهِ أَخَرَجَ مِنْهُ شَيْءٌ أَمْ لَا ؟ فَلَا يَخْرُجَنَّ مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ حَتَّى يَسْمَعَ صَوْتًا أَوْ يَجِدَ رِيْحًا . أَخْرَجَهُ مُسْلِمٌ

From Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, "If one of you feels something in his stomach and doubts whether something has come out or not, he should not leave the mosque until he hears a sound or smells an aroma." This hadith was narrated by Muslim.

The point is that wudu is something very important in Islam.

Now, if you ask me, “When do you have to have wudu?”, the answer is as follows:

1. If you have a small hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ) and are going to pray (salat).
2. If you have a small hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ) and are going to perform Tawaf.
3. If you have a small hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ) and are going to touch the Quran or Mushaf. Any Surah is a part of the Quran.

That's a brief explanation of "When do you have to have wudu?" As Muslims, we must understand that.

Can We Read Any Surah Without Wudu?

The important thing about "Can we read any Surah without wudu?" that I will explain now is a specific explanation. So, I really hope you read the explanation below very carefully.

In the previous few paragraphs, I have explained that if you have a small hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ) and you are about to touch the Quran or Mushaf (Any Surah is a part of the Quran or Mushaf), you have to have wudu first.

But one important thing I need to make clear here and that you should always keep in mind is that there is a big difference between touching the Quran or Mushaf and reading the Quran or Mushaf. The differences are as follows:

1. Touching the Quran or Mushaf does not mean reading the Quran or the Mushaf.
2. Reading the Quran or Mushaf can be done without touching the Quran or the Mushaf.

So, if you ask me, "Can we read any Surah without wudu?", the answer is as follows:

1. You can read any Surah without wudu if you don't touch the Quran or the Mushaf.
2. You cannot recite any Surah without wudu if you touch the Quran or the Mushaf.

That's a short explanation of "Can we read any Surah without wudu?". As Muslims, we must understand that.

Ethics Before and During Reading Any Surah

The important thing about "Can we read any Surah without wudu?" that I will explain now is the ethics before and during reading any Surah. I want you to understand all of this by the end of this discussion because these are important aspects of reading any Surah that must be understood well.

Specifically, there are two ethics to observe before and during reading any Surah:

• We must be in a state of purity or have wudu before and during reading any Surah.

Having wudu or being in a state of purity before and during reading any Surah is the first ethic of reading any Surah. It is true that we can recite any Surah without wudu if we do not touch the Quran or its Mushaf. However, it is better to have wudu before and during reading any Surah because any Surah is a part of the Quran.

• Covering the aurat before and during reading any Surah.

The second ethic of reading any Surah is covering the aurat before and during reading any Surah. Aurat refers to the parts of the Muslim body that must be covered. If you are a man, your aurat is the area from the navel to the knees. If you are a woman, your aurat includes all of your body except for the face and the two palms (there is some difference of opinion regarding the female aurat).

That is a brief explanation of the ethics before and during reading any Surah. As Muslims, we must understand and follow these guidelines.

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding the importance of wudu in Islam is crucial for any act of worship, including reading the Quran. This article has detailed when wudu is necessary, specifically in the context of touching the Quran or its Mushaf and performing prayers. It highlights that while reading any Surah without wudu is permissible if the Quran or Mushaf is not touched, maintaining wudu is preferable. Additionally, it addresses the ethics of being in a state of purity and covering the aurat while reading. These practices ensure that we uphold the spiritual and physical cleanliness required by Islamic teachings. By following these guidelines, we honor the sanctity of the Quran and perform our acts of worship with the respect and purity they deserve. I hope this explanation helps clarify your questions. For any further inquiries, feel free to ask.

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