Is it permissible to burn old and torn Qur'ans?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, I have Qur'ans that are damaged. Is it permissible for me to burn them with fire, or is burning them a disrespect to the words of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He)?

Answer:
If the Qur'ans are from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, they come and take the Qur'ans from the mosques that have become worn out; they take them. People contact them, and they come and take them. Even if the Qur'ans are yours, if they are yours and have some degree of wear, I see that you should speak to the Ministry so they can take them, restore them, and give them to people in need. Burning Qur'ans is permissible if they are no longer of use; it is permissible. 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) burned the Qur'ans when he unified the people on a single mushaf; he burned the remaining Qur'ans. And if they are buried in a pure place, that is good. Yes.