738. Handling The Mushaf

By Asma Bint Shameem

Of course we have to handle the Mus-haf with utmost care and respect. 

But if we accidentally drop it, there’s nothing for us to do, except be even more careful in handling the Mus-haf the next time. 

And there’s NO SIN on you. 

That’s because our intention was NOT to be disrespectful to the Qur’aan. 

And the reward or sin depends on the INTENTION. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“The reward of deeds depends on the intentions and  every person will have only what they intended.” (al-Bukhaari, Muslim) 

Also we’re not punished for something that’s *unintentional*.

Allaah quotes the believers as saying:

“ ‘Our Lord! Punish us not if we forget or fall into error’”[al-Baqarah 2:286]

To that duaa, Allaah responded:

“I have done that” (i.e., responded to the prayer uttered in this aayah).” (Muslim 126)

And Allaah says:

“And there is no sin on you concerning that in which you made a mistake except in regard to what your hearts deliberately intend” [al-Ahzaab 33:5]

So pick up the Mus’haf quickly as soon as you drop it. 

And there’s no need to kiss it or touch it to your head, or give sadaqah etc. Just pick it up and be careful next time. 

Shaykh Salih al-Fowzaan said:

“There is no proof for that; kissing the Mus-haf has no proof for it. 

So if he/she drops the Mus-haf then let him grab it and pick it up and this is sufficient and all praise is due to Allaah without (him) kissing it.”

And Allaah knows best