Question 12: We find some of the verses of the Quran printed in the newspapers or writings, as well as, "In the name of Allâh, the Compassionate, the Merciful", at the begining 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 Allâh's name, to safeguard the papers, by burning them or burying them in clean soil. This is to protect the Quranic verses and Allâh's names from being degraded. It is not allowed to throw them into the garbage heaps or into the streets or to use them as different kinds of sheets, such as tablecloths. Otherwise, one is degrading the names and verses and not safekepping them.

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Källa: Shaikh ibn Baz
Källa: Islamic Fatawa regarding women compiled by Muhammad bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Musnad, p.43