The ruling on one who believes that placing a mushaf or a paper containing the remembrance of Allah protects him

Question:
This is a questioner for the program who has a set of questions; we will take some of them. She asks the Honorable Shaykh and says: Some people believe that when they place the mushaf or anything from the remembrance of Allah in their pocket, or in their shop, or in their home, they believe that it protects and guards them, and so on. How do we guide such people? May you be rewarded.

Answer:
This is an error and ignorance. It is not permissible to take mushafs as amulets or barriers; this is not permissible. One does not rely on amulets or barriers, even if they are from the Qur'an. It is not permissible to hang them on walls for the sake of protection, or on a car, or around the neck; all of this is not permissible. This is akin to taking amulets. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever hangs an amulet, Allah will not complete [his protection]."
And in another narration, or in another hadith: "Whoever hangs an amulet has committed shirk (associating partners with Allah)." This practice is not permissible. Allah sent down the Qur'an to be recited, reflected upon, and acted upon; He did not send it down to be hung up as amulets or barriers, as the ignorant do. Yes. May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, and may He bless you and your knowledge, and make Islam benefit from you.