❀ How to Respect Sacred Texts Found in Newspapers ❀
Source:
This article is derived from the book 500 Questions and Answers for Women, based on the Fatwas of the scholars of the Haramain. The translation was done by Hafiz Abdullah Saleem.
What should be done with newspapers after reading them?
Newspapers often contain Qur'anic verses, the Names of Allah, and Hadiths of the Prophet ﷺ. Therefore, they must not be dishonored in any way.
Unfortunately, some people—due to ignorance—use newspapers as a dining mat, which is highly disrespectful, especially when such newspapers contain sacred content.
If possible, the best practice is to burn these newspapers to dispose of them respectfully.
If burning is not possible, then they should be wrapped in a bag or other container and kept separately from regular discarded items, in a manner that maintains their sanctity and honor.
[Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-‘Uthaymeen رحمه الله]
Source:
This article is derived from the book 500 Questions and Answers for Women, based on the Fatwas of the scholars of the Haramain. The translation was done by Hafiz Abdullah Saleem.
❖ Question:
What should be done with newspapers after reading them?
❖ Answer:
Newspapers often contain Qur'anic verses, the Names of Allah, and Hadiths of the Prophet ﷺ. Therefore, they must not be dishonored in any way.
Unfortunately, some people—due to ignorance—use newspapers as a dining mat, which is highly disrespectful, especially when such newspapers contain sacred content.
If possible, the best practice is to burn these newspapers to dispose of them respectfully.
If burning is not possible, then they should be wrapped in a bag or other container and kept separately from regular discarded items, in a manner that maintains their sanctity and honor.
[Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-‘Uthaymeen رحمه الله]
