Wrappers that have Makkah written on them

28-2-2016 | IslamWeb

Question:

What should be done with wrappers that have the name of Makkah and have been spread on roads? The wrappers of the product are so common that it is very difficult for me to clear them.

---

Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

Honoring the name of Makkah and not subjecting it to abuse is required because it is a name of something that is honored in the sharee'ah; Allaah says (what means): {That [has been commanded], and whoever honors the sacred ordinances of Allaah - it is best for him in the sight of his Lord.} [Quran 22:30] Allaah also says (what means): {That [is so]. And whoever honors the symbols of Allaah - indeed, it is from the piety of hearts.} [Quran 22:30]

However, you should know that a person is not obliged to check the wrappers to make sure that they do not contain the name of Allaah as by doing so one puts himself in extreme difficulty, and this is something disliked in the sharee'ah. Allaah says (what means): {Allaah does not intend to make difficulty for you.} [Quran 5:6] Allaah also says (what means): {He has chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty.} [Quran 22:78]

Moreover, the Prophet said, “The best of your religion is that which is the easiest.” [Ahmad and al-Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad - Al-Albaani graded it saheeh (sound)]

The Prophet also said, “Religion is easy, and no one overburdens himself in his religion but that he will be unable to continue in that way. So do not go to extremes but try to be near perfection and receive the glad tidings that you will be rewarded (for your good deeds).” [Al-Bukhari]

For more benefit, please refer to fatwa 319621.

Allaah knows best.