Does being in a state of janabah (major ritual impurity) remove one's protection? Can anything harm a person in the period between janabah and ghusl (ritual bath)? And what should one do in this situation?

The angels do not approach a person in a state of janabah (major ritual impurity) unless they perform ablution (wudu) as they would for prayer. It is recommended to hasten to perform ghusl (ritual bath) for janabah, or at least perform wudu. This is particularly emphasized before sleeping, eating, and drinking.

Ghusl for janabah is not obligatory until the time of prayer arrives. The angels referred to are angels of mercy and blessing, not the guardian angels. There is a difference of opinion regarding the description of the person in a state of janabah who is meant; some say it is one who delays ghusl without a valid excuse, or with an excuse if they do not perform wudu, while others say it is one who delays it out of negligence and laziness, making it a habit.

It is permissible for a person in a state of janabah to remember Allah, seek refuge in Him, and supplicate. However, they should not recite the Qur'an except for one or two verses for the purpose of seeking refuge or ruqyah (spiritual healing).

It is recommended for a person in a state of janabah, if they intend to sleep, eat, drink, or resume intercourse, to wash their private parts and perform wudu.