Does one need to have wudu or ghusl in order to read the Qur'an in English language?

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When reading the English Qur'an, do I need to have wudu or ghusl?
The Answer

Dear Brother / Sister,

The translations and explanations of the Quran are not regarded as the Quran itself. Therefore, they can be touched and read without having wudu. 
Since women are regarded to be junub in the periods of menstruation and puerperum, it is not regarded permissible for them to touch the Quran, to read the Quran by heart or by looking at it in Hanafi and Shafii sects. However, they can read basmala, and the verses that have the meaning of dhikr and supplication with the intention of dhikr and supplication without having the intention of reading the Quran. If it is necessary, they can teach it to others by reading it letter by letter or syllable by syllable.   
Accordingly, women can read “ayat-ul kursi”, al-Fatiha and al-Ikhlas with the intention of supplication and dhikr in the periods of menstruation and puerperum. 
In Maliki and Hanbali sects, it is regarded permissible for women to read the Quran by heart or by looking at it but without touching it in the periods of menstruation and puerperum. 
Accordingly, women learning or memorizing the Quran in the periods of menstruation and puerperum can read the Quran and teach it to others by imitating Maliki and Hanbali sects. When there is an obligation, it is permissible for them to touch the Quran.
However, it is better not to read the Quran for the women who are not students with the intention of worshipping.

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Zakabimz
I don't understand the explanation above because the question says 'is wudu (gusl) necessary in reading translated qur'an?
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Editor (editor)
The translations and explanations of the Quran are not regarded as the Quran itself. Therefore, they can be touched and read without having wudu.
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You must have wudu if you want to read the Arabic Qur'an. A person cannot touch the Arabic Qur'an without wudu.
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