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Disposing of miswaaks and pencil stubs

· 28 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the proper way to dispose of a miswak and pencil stubs, and pens without ink?

Answer

The Fuqahaa have not explained any specific way of disposing of these things. Hence, one may dispose of them in any way.

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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