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The book you're asking about is "التبيان في حكم مس المحدث للقرآن" (Al-Tibyān fī Ḥukm Mass al-Muḥdith li al-Qurʾān - Clarification on the Ruling of a Ritually Impure Person Touching the Quran) by Waleed Al-Mudaifer (وليد المديفر).
About the Author: Waleed Al-Mudaifer
Waleed Al-Mudaifer is a contemporary Saudi scholar. He is known for his engagement with Islamic jurisprudence and his approach to analyzing Fiqh issues by drawing directly from the Quran and Sunnah. His works often involve a critical examination of different scholarly opinions and a reasoned preference for the strongest evidence, characteristic of many contemporary scholars who adhere to the methodology of the Salaf (righteous predecessors).
Understanding the Title: "Clarification on the Ruling of a Ritually Impure Person Touching the Quran"
This title clearly indicates that the book is a specialized jurisprudential (Fiqh) study focused on a specific, long-debated issue in Islamic law: whether a person in a state of minor ritual impurity (al-hadath al-asghar, requiring wudu') or major ritual impurity (al-hadath al-akbar, requiring ghusl) is permitted to directly touch the physical copy of the Quran.
التبيان (Al-Tibyān): "Clarification," "Elucidation," "Explanation." This signifies that the author aims to provide a clear and definitive understanding of the issue.
في حكم (fī Ḥukm): "On the ruling of." This indicates it's a jurisprudential discussion.
مس المحدث (Mass al-Muḥdith): "Touching the one in a state of ritual impurity."
المحدث (al-Muḥdith): A person in a state of ritual impurity. This includes
al-muḥdith al-asghar(one who needs wudu' due to passing gas, urinating, defecating, sleeping deeply, etc.) andal-muḥdith al-akbar(one who needs ghusl due to sexual impurity, menstruation, or postpartum bleeding).
للقرآن (li al-Qurʾān): "Touching the Quran." This refers to touching the physical book/mushaf.
Therefore, "Al-Tibyān fī Ḥukm Mass al-Muḥdith li al-Qurʾān" is a detailed jurisprudential research work by Waleed Al-Mudaifer that examines the Islamic legal ruling concerning a person in a state of ritual impurity (minor or major) touching the physical copy of the Quran.
Expected Content of the Book:
This book would typically delve into the issue with a rigorous scholarly approach, common in detailed Fiqh studies:
Introduction:
The significance of the Quran.
The importance of purity (
Taharah) in Islam.Briefly introducing the topic and its importance in daily Muslim practice.
Presentation of the Different Scholarly Opinions (Madhahib):
The book would meticulously present the various well-known opinions on this matter. The main opinions are:
Majority View (Jumhur al-Fuqaha - including the four main schools: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali): Generally hold that it is impermissible for a
muḥdith(one in a state of ritual impurity) to touch the Quran, citing the verse "لا يمسه إلا المطهرون" (Al-Waqi'ah 56:79) and certain Hadith, as well as the practice of the Companions. They often distinguish between touching the mushaf and merely reciting from memory.Minority View (e.g., some early scholars, some contemporary scholars like Ibn Hazm, and implicitly by certain actions of Companions): Hold that it is permissible for a
muḥdith(at least minor impurity) to touch the Quran without wudu', often interpreting the verse "لا يمسه إلا المطهرون" as referring to angels touching the Preserved Tablet, or as emphasizing inner purity.
Detailed Analysis of Evidences for Each View:
Quranic Verses: The primary verse "لا يمسه إلا المطهرون" (56:79) would be extensively analyzed, including its context, different interpretations (e.g., referring to the Preserved Tablet in heaven vs. the physical mushaf on earth), and the meaning of "المطهرون" (purified ones: angels or humans in a state of purity).
Hadith: Relevant Hadith would be cited and analyzed for their authenticity and implications. This might include Hadith such as the letter of the Prophet to Amr ibn Hazm, or general principles related to purity.
Sayings and Practices of the Companions and Early Generations (Athar): The book would examine the
atharof the Salaf and their practical applications.Reasoning (
Qiyas,Maqasid,Istihsan): The logical arguments presented by scholars supporting each view, including consideration of the objectives of Sharia (Maqasid al-Sharia) and the concept of ease versus rigor.
Weighing the Evidences and Author's Preferred View:
Al-Mudaifer, typical of his analytical approach, would critically evaluate the strength of the arguments and evidences for each opinion.
He would then present his reasoned conclusion, explaining why he favors one view over the others, based on what he considers the strongest and most authentic evidence.
Practical Implications and Scenarios:
Rulings on touching the Quran when carrying it in a bag, touching a Quran with a cover, a child touching the Quran, a teacher touching the Quran for instruction, etc.
Distinction between touching the actual text and touching the margins or cover.
The ruling for those in
Janabah(major impurity) versusHadath Asghar(minor impurity).
Significance of the Book:
Clarification of a Debated Issue: Provides clarity on a jurisprudential matter that has seen varying opinions throughout Islamic history.
Evidence-Based Approach: Exemplifies rigorous research based on original sources (Quran, Sunnah, sayings of Salaf).
Practical Guidance: Offers practical insights for Muslims on how to interact with the Quran in a state of purity.
Contribution to Fiqh Literature: Adds to the specialized body of Islamic jurisprudence, particularly for those interested in the minutiae of purity rules and their application to the Quran.
This book would be highly beneficial for students of Fiqh, Imams, and general Muslims who wish to understand the scholarly discussion and the strongest opinions regarding the ruling of touching the Quran in a state of ritual impurity.
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