What is the ruling on extending one's feet towards a Mushaf (copy of the Quran), a religious book, or a book that carries the name of Allah, and does the ruling differ based on the direction of the feet, the distance, or the height of the Mushaf, and what is the best way to store books and Mushafs to avoid that?
Extending the feet towards the direction of the Mushaf (copy of the Qur'an) is a matter of scholarly disagreement. Some scholars have prohibited it, while others have deemed it reprehensible, especially if the Mushaf is directly aligned with one's feet. However, if the Mushaf is placed on an elevated surface and not directly aligned with one's feet, then there is no prohibition or reprehensibility. It is preferable to place copies of the Qur'an and religious books in a location where feet are not directed towards them, in order to avoid misgivings.
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