Is it obligatory to dispose of papers that contain the names of Allah, and would I be sinful if I did not do so? And would I be sinful for discarding papers that do not contain any of the names of Allah?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Arabic letters must be respected when shredding, burning, or burying papers containing them in a pure place, or collecting them for later disposal. It is not permissible to use them as wrappers, dining mats, or to throw them in the trash.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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