Is it permissible for a person in a state of major ritual impurity to read tafsirs and books of knowledge?

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Question:
Is it permissible for a person in a state of major ritual impurity to read books of knowledge?

Answer:
Yes, except for the Qur'an; he may read books of tafsir, hadith, and fiqh.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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