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AL-KAFI #494: HUKUM MEMIJAK BIASAN KALIMAH SUCI DI LANTAI
What is the ruling on stepping on the reflection of sacred words formed on the floor by sunlight?
Short answer
Stepping on the reflection of sacred words on the floor must be avoided, whether the reflection is complete, inverted or unclear, so as to stay away from any act that could be seen as disrespecting sacred words.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Stepping on the reflection of sacred words on the floor must be avoided, whether the reflection is complete, inverted or unclear, so as to stay away from any act that could be seen as disrespecting sacred words. Insulting writing regarded as sacred in Islam is a grave sin and can take a person out of Islam. Sliding doors or glass frames bearing sacred words that cast reflections onto the floor should be avoided, even if people step on them unintentionally. If replacing them is costly, they may be covered with material that blocks the light from forming the words.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #494: HUKUM MEMIJAK BIASAN KALIMAH SUCI DI LANTAI”, 19 December 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2097-al-kafi-494-hukum-memijak-biasan-kalimah-suci-di-lantai. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-stepping-on-reflection-sacred-words-floor/