What is the ruling on placing school books and notebooks that contain Quranic verses, the word "Allah," and the Beautiful Names of Allah in paper recycling bins, and what is the alternative to that, given the difficulty of burning or sifting through them?
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It is forbidden to place books and notebooks containing Quranic verses or the beautiful names of Allah in impure or defiled places, as this contradicts their veneration. It is permissible to burn them, or destroy them with a shredder, or keep them in a special place where they will not be subjected to dishonor. However, placing them in paper recycling bins is not permissible, due to the potentially demeaning uses that may result.
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