What is the ruling on wearing a ring that has verses or a talisman from one of the Imams (peace be upon them) without being in a state of purity or entering bathrooms with it?
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is not permissible for someone in a state of minor or major ritual impurity to touch the written text of the Quran, including elongation and emphasis, and it is obligatory to avoid touching the names of God and His attributes, as well as the names of the prophets and the Imams, and the Lady of Women, as a precaution.
Regarding entering the bathroom, what is forbidden is anything that would cause disrespect. Merely entering the bathroom to wash hands or take a shower does not constitute disrespect. However, anything else that is considered disrespectful by common understanding is forbidden. (Peace and blessings be upon them all).
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Purification Goals, M 163 + Official Website
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
It is not permissible for someone in a state of minor or major ritual impurity to touch Quranic verses, and it is preferable to avoid touching the names of God, the prophets, and the infallibles (peace be upon them) and their titles and nicknames without being in a state of purity.
As for someone in a state of major impurity, it is forbidden for them to touch the names of the Almighty God.
Regarding entering the bathroom, what is forbidden is anything that would cause disrespect. Merely entering the bathroom to wash hands or take a shower does not constitute disrespect. However, anything else that is considered disrespectful by common understanding is forbidden.
Source: Answers to Questions, S154 + 164 + Educational Message, Ghusl + Fiqh of the Guardian: Rulings of the Holy Quran
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