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Is it permissible to use salt to dry the soil in black wells, knowing that it is one of God's blessings?

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A Muslim must respect and be grateful for Allah's blessings, and it is not permissible to treat them with contempt. Using blessings for a beneficial purpose is not considered contempt; therefore, it is permissible to use salt and other substances for non-food purposes, such as tanning hides, as long as it serves a beneficial interest. What is forbidden is spoiling food and treating it with contempt.

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