Is it permissible to write "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah) on a doorknob?
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There is no harm in writing "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah) on the door in a suitable place where it will not be dishonored, because it serves as a reminder of Allah's remembrance and love. However, it is disliked to write it in an unsuitable place, like the doorknob, because that entails dishonoring it.
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