What is the ruling on removing saliva from papers that contain the names of Allah and the like, which some people turn after licking their fingers, and what should I do if this action is repeated?
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It is better for a Muslim to avoid moistening the pages of the with saliva, to avoid a difference of opinion. As for turning pages that contain the remembrance of Allah with saliva, it is not forbidden as long as it does not touch a place where the name of Allah is present. There is no need to remove any of that, and it is advised to avoid delving deeply into such matters to prevent obsessive whispering (Waswasah).
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