Some students place Islamic books near their feet; is this action a lack of proper conduct toward books of knowledge?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some students place Islamic books near their feet or between their feet. Is this a lack of proper conduct toward books of knowledge or toward Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He)?
Answer:
Yes, if he intends to insult them and show disregard for them, then this is not permissible. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some students place Islamic books near their feet or between their feet. Is this a lack of proper conduct toward books of knowledge or toward Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He)?
Answer:
Yes, if he intends to insult them and show disregard for them, then this is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [41 -3022] بعض طلبة يضع الكتب الشرعية قريباً من رجليه فهل فعله هذا سوء أدب مع كتب العلم؟ — youtube.com
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