Touching the Qur’an for a Patient Who Frequently Passes Wind

Question

Zayd has memorised the Noble Qur’an; now he wants to consolidate [his memorisation]. Since he often has to travel for trade, and he also suffers from a condition of [frequent] passing of wind — wind escapes him often — in this case, having performed wudu once or twice, may he repeatedly touch the Qur’an [without renewing wudu each time], or not?

Answer

In the case described, he is not [religiously] excused (ma‘dhur). He should keep a handkerchief or towel with him and hold the Qur’an through it, not touching it with his bare hand without wudu.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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