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Resolution No.(114): “Prayer Mats on which the Word Allah is Inscribed“

Date Added : 28-10-2015

 

Resolution No.(114): "Prayer Mats on which the Word Allah is Inscribed"

Date: 6/8/1427 AH, corresponding to 30/8/2006 AD.

 

The board received the following question: 

What is the ruling of Sharia as regards pieces of prayer mat on which the word {Alla-Call} is inscribed?

Answer: All success is due to Allah.

After examining the above mentioned pieces of mat, the Board decided that it is impermissible to spread them on the ground because doing so abases the word ”Allah“ and subjects it to being stepped on. And Allah Knows Best.

 

The Iftaa' Board

                 Chairman of The Iftaa' Board/Cheif Justice Dr.Ahmad Hlyaal

                       Sheikh AbdelKareem Al-Khasawneh

   Dr. Yousef Ali  Ghythan 

                             Dr. Dr. Abd Al-Majeed Al-Salaheen         

                          Dr. Wasif Al-Bakhri                               

Sheikh Saeed Hijawii

   Sheikh Naeem Mujahid

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Summarized Fatawaa

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Does buying meat equivalent to the weight of a slaughtered animal and distributing it avail for an udhiyah?

Praise be to Allah, and prayers and peace be upon our Master the Messenger of Allah.
 
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Is it permissible for a religious young Muslim woman to love a young man for Allah`s sakes?

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Is it permissible for someone with a physically demanding job, such as a baker or construction worker, to break their fast?

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