Rule Must be Followed When Handling Quran

Question: Are there specialrules that one must followwhen handling the Qu' ran?
Answer: The Qur'an itself states that only those whoare clean and pure
should touch the sacred text:"Thisis indeed a Holy Qur'an, in a book
well-guarded, which none shall touch but those who are
clean…"(56:77-79). The Arabic word translated here as"clean"is
mutahiroon, a word that is also sometimes translated as"purified".
Some argue that this purity or cleanliness is of the heart, i.e. that
only Muslim believers should handle the Qur'an. However, the majority
of Islamic scholars interpret these verses to also refer to a physical
cleanliness orpurity, which is attained by making formal ablutions
(wudu). Therefore, most Muslims believe that only those who are
physically clean through formal ablutions should touch the pages of
the Qur'an.
As a result of this general understanding, the following"rules"are
usually followed when handling the Qur'an:
1) One should make formal ablutions before handling the Qur'an or
reading from its text.
2) One who is in need of a formal bath (after intercourse or menstrual
bleeding) should not touchthe Qur'an until after bathing.
3) A non-Muslim should not handle the sacred text,but may listen to
tapes of the Qur'an or handle a translation or exegesis.
4) Those who are unable to handle the Qur'an basedon these reasons
should either avoid handling the Qur'an completely, or in necessity
hold it while using some sort of barrier covering the hand, such as a
cloth or a glove.
In addition, when one is not reading or reciting from the Qur'an, it
should be closed and stored a clean, respectable place. Nothing should
be placed on top of it, nor should it ever be placed on the flooror in
a bathroom. To further show respect for the sacred text, those whoare
writing it should use clear, elegant handwriting,and those who are
readingfrom it should use clear, beautiful voices.
In summary, Muslims believe that the Holy Qur'an should be handled
with the deepest respect. However, God is All-Merciful and we cannotbe
held responsible for what we do in ignorance or by mistake. The Qur'an
itself says:"Our Lord! Punish us not if we forget or fall into
error"(2:286). Therefore, there is no sin in Islam on the person who
mishandles the Qur'an by accident or without the realization of
wrongdoing.
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