Does the cover and the edges of the mushaf have the ruling of the mushaf, such that it is not permissible to touch them except in a state of ritual purity?

Question:
Peace be upon you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to touch the edges of the mushaf without ritual purity, without touching the verses? And is the cover considered part of the mushaf?

Answer:
Yes, everything that is attached to the mushaf is not permissible to touch except in a state of ritual purity, because it has the ruling of the mushaf, such as the leather cover of the mushaf. As for what is separate from the mushaf, such as the bag in which it is placed or the chest or box in which the mushaf is put, this is not attached to the mushaf, so it is permissible to touch and carry it. Yes.