Is it considered a sin to send Mus-hafs by mail and write "Contains Qur'anic verses" on the cover, for fear of them not being handled with care during transport, especially after travelers have refused to carry them?
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The Mus'haf (copy of the Qur'an) should not be sent by mail to the lands of the disbelievers, because the disbelievers will touch it, and it is not permissible for a Muslim to enable a disbeliever to touch the Mus'haf, unless it is in a package (a bag, for example). Now that it is too late, you must repent, seek forgiveness, and do good deeds.
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