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Littering

· 12 Shawwal 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

In Islam what is the status of littering / throwing ones small dirt packets etc outside?

Answer

Islam advocates purity and cleanliness to the highest level. A Muslim is an example of purity and cleanliness in all facets of his life. We should not throw waste and litter at any place as this will be a means of inconvenience to people, instead we should throw the litter and dirt in the place that has been designated for waste e.g. a bin.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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