Disposal of Kitaabs in the Correct Manner
Question
What is the correct way to dispose of Kitaabs and Islamic literature from Maktab students, including teaching material like worksheets etc.?
Answer
If the Kitaabs are torn and tattered and cannot be utilized any longer, then they should be buried. The Kitaabs should be wrapped in a clean cloth and buried in a place where they will not be trampled upon.
ALLAH TA’ALA IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
صَرَّحَ الْحَنَفِيَّةُ وَالْحَنَابِلَةُ بِأَنَّ الْمُصْحَفَ إِذَا صَارَ بِحَالٍ لاَ يُقْرَأُ فِيهِ، يُدْفَنُ كَالْمُسْلِمِ،
فَيُجْعَل فِي خِرْقَةٍ طَاهِرَةٍ، وَيُدْفَنُ فِي مَحَلٍّ غَيْرِ مُمْتَهَنٍ لاَ يُوطَأُ (الموسوعة الفقهية الكويتية / الدر
المختار ص177 ج1)
- Answered by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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