The ruling on placing used handkerchiefs in the mosque
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Question:
This questioner says: Shaykh, we notice that some of the worshippers, may Allah guide them, after using handkerchiefs, place the handkerchief under the bench or the pillar, or place the used handkerchief on the step of the mushaf. What word do we direct to them?
Answer:
It is not permissible to place used handkerchiefs that contain harm in the mosque. Rather, baskets should be provided for them to be placed in, as is customary. Otherwise, he should keep it in a pocket; when he goes out, he throws it in the street and does not place it in the mosque, because this is a desecration of the mosque and something that harms the worshippers. There is no doubt that the mosque must be cleaned and cared for; it should not be a place for garbage or filth. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: Shaykh, we notice that some of the worshippers, may Allah guide them, after using handkerchiefs, place the handkerchief under the bench or the pillar, or place the used handkerchief on the step of the mushaf. What word do we direct to them?
Answer:
It is not permissible to place used handkerchiefs that contain harm in the mosque. Rather, baskets should be provided for them to be placed in, as is customary. Otherwise, he should keep it in a pocket; when he goes out, he throws it in the street and does not place it in the mosque, because this is a desecration of the mosque and something that harms the worshippers. There is no doubt that the mosque must be cleaned and cared for; it should not be a place for garbage or filth. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/003 — archive.org (9:29)
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