Part of: Quran care and adab
GlossaryWhat is a ghilaf?
A ghilaf is a cloth cover or case for the Quran, used to keep the mushaf clean and protected and as a mark of respect. They range from simple drawstring pouches to zipped, padded or embroidered covers, and many families keep every Quran at home in one.
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Types of Quran cover
- Drawstring pouch: simple and cheap, common for children
- Zipped case: keeps pages flat and fully enclosed
- Padded cover: extra protection when carried daily
- Leather or embroidered: decorative, often given as gifts
A cover and a bag
A ghilaf protects the Quran from dust and spills. A good madrasah bag adds structure and weather protection. Together they keep the mushaf in good condition for years. If you use a padded ghilaf, measure the Quran in its cover when choosing a bag. See what size bag fits a Quran.
Questions people also ask
Do you have to keep the Quran in a cover?
It isn't required, but it's a widely followed practice that keeps the mushaf clean and shows respect.
More on quran care and adab
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- What is a mushaf?
- Wudu and touching the Quran
- What is a rehal?
- Quran pages getting bent or crumpled in the bag
- Quran got wet in the bag: what to do
- Quran binding coming loose or pages falling out
- The Quran fell on the floor: what should I do?
- How to store Qurans at home
- Too many Qurans at home: what to do with extra copies
- Is leather halal, and can you carry the Quran in a leather bag?
- How to make a simple Quran cover
- Travelling with a Quran: flights, Umrah and holidays
- Where do bags go in a quran circle?