It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that once the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited the Noble Qur'an after becoming without ablution and before touching water.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند الخلفاء الراشدين / 686
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:إسناده ضعيف لضعف الحارث الأعور