إتلاف أوراق المصاحف: دراسة فقهية

Abstract EN

This jurisprudential study addresses the idea of destroying the damaged tomes of Holy Books or that contain typos, in addition to unrevised versions printed locally or abroad.

The paper discusses the following: 1 - All the traditions of the Prophet’s companions and the most authentic of which is attributed to the incident of burning the tomes of the Holy Books by Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) without being opposed from the Prophet’s companions (may Allah be pleased with them all).

2 – Identifying the reasons that make destroying the tomes of the Holy Books permissible, which are mainly for necessity.

3 – There are four ways to destroy the Holy Books: burying, washing, burning, and shredding.

The argument of scholars and the relevant evidence are discussed.

Findings: 1- It is permissible to burn or bury the tomes of Holy Books for a good reason, following specific conditions.

2- Sanctity does not hold for the remaining papers of the destroyed tomes either by burying, washing, burning, or shredding.

Burning is the most appropriate method for destroying the tomes of the Holy book that cannot be verified; it is the safest and easiest.