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Leaving the Qur'an Shareef open

· 16 Safar 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it a major sin to leave the Qur'an open?

Answer

No, however if one is not reciting from it, then it should be closed and kept with respect on a high place.

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

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

ذَٰلِكَ وَمَن يُعَظِّمْ شَعَائِرَ اللَّـهِ فَإِنَّهَا مِن تَقْوَى الْقُلُوبِ ﴿الحج: ٣٢﴾

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