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Is one who stumbles upon something inscribed with "Makkah Al-Mukarramah" in a dark room, due to his laziness and failure to turn on the light, considered sinful?

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You have done well by respecting something upon which something venerable is written, for respecting what is written upon something revered in religion is a part of exalting the حرمات (sacred things) of Allah and His شعائر (rituals/symbols). And the name of Makkah is among what should be exalted. There is no blame upon you for what happened, because you did not intend it. Allah Almighty said: "And there is no blame upon you for that in which you have erred, but [there is blame for] what your hearts intended. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful."

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