Importing items bearing the Swiss flag emblem
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Fatwa number ( 12475 )
Q: We wish to import Swiss pocket handkerchiefs, which bear the emblem of the Swiss flag. We ask you to inform us about this emblem: is it a cross or a plus sign? Is there any prohibition on us importing these handkerchiefs with the emblem on them? We ask you to inform us about this, and may Allah reward you with good.
A: It is not permissible to import pocket handkerchiefs bearing the aforementioned emblem, which is the cross, because it promotes the emblem of the Christians among Muslims. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade imitating them and displaying their religious symbols among Muslims. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 4031Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani) .
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: We wish to import Swiss pocket handkerchiefs, which bear the emblem of the Swiss flag. We ask you to inform us about this emblem: is it a cross or a plus sign? Is there any prohibition on us importing these handkerchiefs with the emblem on them? We ask you to inform us about this, and may Allah reward you with good.
A: It is not permissible to import pocket handkerchiefs bearing the aforementioned emblem, which is the cross, because it promotes the emblem of the Christians among Muslims. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade imitating them and displaying their religious symbols among Muslims. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
He who copies any people is one of them.
من تشبه بقوم فهو منهمAnd success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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