Is it permissible for a person to step with his foot on something written with Arabic letters?
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It is forbidden to trample on papers written with Arabic letters or to leave them neglected. The one who does so is considered an apostate if they contain Qur'an or . Some scholars view it as absolutely forbidden to trample on letters, whether Arabic or non-Arabic, especially if they include the names of Allah.
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