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What is the ruling on using the names of Allah as a background for an article or an invitation card, knowing that the name of the inviting entity will be written over this background, such as "Abdul Aziz" or "Abdullah"?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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The first [point is] not to make the Glorious Name [of Allah] a background for a phone screen, articles, or cards, because it may be taken into inappropriate places, or not be preserved. It is permissible to set the Glorious Name as a phone background, but the Name of Allah Almighty must be glorified, and one should not enter the bathroom with it unless it is covered or put away. It has been reported from the people of knowledge that it is disliked to enter the lavatory with anything containing the remembrance of Allah or Qur'an, except out of necessity. It is preferable to set it aside before entering, or to conceal it if it cannot be set aside. Placing icons over the Glorious Name does not cause harm unless it involves disrespect.

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