The Ruling on Kissing the Mushaf and Placing It in a Drawer

Question:
We remind our dear brothers and sisters of the program's telephone number for anyone who wishes to call the Honorable Shaykh and ask questions. I hope that the questions are concise and beneficial so that everyone can benefit from the Shaykh's answers (may Allah preserve him). This questioner says: Shaykh, some people are reading from the mushaf in the mosque. Then the iqamah is called, and they kiss it and place it in the drawer.

Answer:
Yes, he should raise the mushaf when he finishes reading the Qur'an, placing it in a place befitting it. As for kissing it, this is something that has not been reported except from some of the Companions. It is reported that some of the Companions kissed the mushaf, but the majority did not; this did not occur from them. However, this is in fact an expression of love for the Qur'an and respect for the Qur'an, so one should not disapprove of the one who does it. Yes.