The Ruling on Torn and Worn-Out Mushafs

Question:
May Allah reward you. The Honorable Shaykh says: What is the ruling regarding torn mushafs, some of whose pages have fallen out, as is found in many mosques, stations, and other places? And if I donate them, am I required to provide replacements for them?

Answer:
If mushafs are no longer fit for use, the scholars have stated that they should be buried in a pure place or burned. Both of these actions were performed by the Companions; some of them burned them, and some buried them. When the Uthmanic mushaf was written, they brought the remaining mushafs and buried them, while some of them burned them, so that they would not remain and be disrespected.
Nowadays, there is a specific authority responsible for collecting the worn-out mushafs in mosques, namely the Ministry of Awqaf and Mosque Affairs. They replace the worn-out mushafs with others that are fit for use. Therefore, you must notify the local authority, the Mosque Affairs Department in your town, and alert them that there are worn-out mushafs in such-and-such a mosque. They will perform their duty, if Allah wills.