What is the ruling on traveling via airplanes that bear the symbol of "Horus," and is this considered polytheism, especially given the presence of similar engravings on currency and identity cards?
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Riding an airplane, such as EgyptAir, and entering an airport that contains some symbols of disbelief and idolatry, which has become a widespread affliction, removes the burden (haraj) and is not considered polytheism (shirk) or glorification of the symbol.
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