What is the ruling on using a carpet made of silk?
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The questioner : A man has a silk carpet, so may Allah guide him. Can he use it, or what should he do with it? Should he get rid of it, or hang it as curtains on the wall?
The Shaykh : If he hangs it as curtains, he has used it. In my opinion, the solution—especially if the matter concerns a land of disbelief—is to sell it there to the people of disbelief and misguidance. If that is facilitated for him, that is the solution; otherwise, he should use it until it wears out and is destroyed.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of it.
The questioner : Another question,
The Shaykh : If he hangs it as curtains, he has used it. In my opinion, the solution—especially if the matter concerns a land of disbelief—is to sell it there to the people of disbelief and misguidance. If that is facilitated for him, that is the solution; otherwise, he should use it until it wears out and is destroyed.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of it.
The questioner : Another question,
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