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What is the Islamic law about carrying the Quran throughout the day or when one is entering a toilet?

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I hope you are fine and in the best of health. What is the Islamic law about using Sura al-Dukhan inside a small leather bag and hanging it around the neck throughout the day? What is the ruling, if a person has walked into a toilet without having the intention to insult the Quran?

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There is no problem in carrying the Quran. However, there are certain points which you should keep in mind:

1. It is makrooh (abominable) to carry the Quran in the state of Janabat[1] and Hayz (menses)[2].

2. If one wishes to touch the lines of the Quran or make a part of his body reach them, he must be in the state of Wudhu.[3]

3. According to all grand jurists, there is no problem in carrying the Quran while walking into a toilet but it is better to avoid doing so.[4]

[1] - Imam Khomeini, Tawzih al-Masail (with annotation), vol.1, pg. 215.

[2] - Ibid, vol.1, pg.269

[3] - Ibid,vol.1, pg. 185, Issue 316.

[4] - Porsman Software

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