Showing Respect for the Qur'an

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Using a sticky note to turn the pages of Quran

 

Q. I would like to know if it is permissible for a person without Wudhu to turn the pages of the Quran with sticky notes?

 

(Question published as received)

 

 

A. The Quraan is the book of Allah and demands the highest level of respect. The Quraan should not be touched unless one is in the state of Wudhu. (Hidaayah)

 

In the enquired case, although it is permissible to turn the pages of the Quraan with a sticky note, in view of the utmost respect and reverence the Noble Quraan demands, we advise against it.

 

If one does not have Wudhu and wants to hold or turn the pages of the Quraan, a fresh Wudhu should be made and one may engage in the recital and the turning of the pages of the Quraan.

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

 

Mufti Ismaeel Bassa

Confirmation:

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

 

 

Fatwa Department

Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) 

Council of Muslim Theologians

 

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Kissing the Quran

 

Q. If the Quran or Tasbeeh falls on the ground, is it correct to kiss it to show respect to it?

 

(Question published as received)

 

A. If the Quraan or Tasbeeh falls on the ground, it should be immediately picked up and kept in a respectable place.

 

It is permissible to kiss the Quraan or Tasbeeh as a token of respect. However, it is not compulsory to do so. It is simply an expression of respect and love which is commendable.  (Shaami)

 

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ismaeel Bassa

Confirmation:

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

 

 

Fatwa Department

Jamiatul Ulama (KZN)

Council of Muslim Theologians

 

 

 

Q. Someone said that kissing quran is an innovation? What is the correct ruling?

 

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful.

Answer

 

It is permissible to kiss the Quran out of love and respect or to seek blessings (tabarukk) from it. It has been narrated that Saaiduna Umar Radiallahu Anhu used to kiss the quran every morning. Similarly, Saaiduna Uthmaan Radiallahu Anhu used to kiss the Quran and wipe the Quran over his face.

(Raddul Muhtar P.552 V.9)

 

Only Allah Knows Best

Mohammed Tosir Miah

Darul Ifta Birmingham.

 

Source

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Feet below that level in respect of the Qur'an?

 

Q. If there is a Quran in a room, should one keep their feet below that level in respect of the Quran? Or is it just prohibited to keep ones feet from facing it?

 

A. Yes, the feet should be kept below the level of the Qur’aan as to raise them above that level is disrespectful to the Qur’aan. Why don’t you keep the Qur’aan on a higher place instead?

 

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

 

Part of Q/A here:Source

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Putting the Qur'an on the floor

 

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful.

Answer

 

Imam Qurtubi (RA) has written that it is against the respect and the status of the Holy Quran to place it on ones lap when reading it or to put it on the floor. Therefore, we can deduce that it is highly disrespectful to place the Holy Quran on the floor.

Only Allah Knows Best

 

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[farazhussain]

The Quran is the divine book, that may guide not only muslims but everyone, till the day of judgement. Every verse, every word was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAAW) and remains unchanged. Quran is divine because it's the words of Allah, Therefore it must be respected.