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Ruling
concerning the papers that contain the name of Allaah
Question:
We find some of the verses of the Qur.aan printed in the newspapers
or writings, as well as, "In the name of Allaah, the Compassionate.
the Merciful", at the beginning of some papers or letters.
What do we do with such verses after we are finished reading
the newspaper or letter? Should we tear it up or burn it or
what should be done?
Response:
It is a must, after one is done with the papers or pages that
contain Allaah's name, to safeguard the papers, by burning
them or burying them in clean soil. This is to protect the
Qur.aanic verses and Allaah's names from being degraded. It
is not allowed to throw them into the garbage heaps or into
the street to use them as different kinds of sheets, such
as table cloths. Otherwise, one is degrading the names and
verses and not safekeeping them.
Shaykh
Ibn Baaz
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
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