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JUG-2026-W223DASR91

Allah's name on disposable invitations or tickets

Question

Is it okay to put the name of Allah, the Basmalah, in Arabic, transliteration, or translation on an invitation or BBQ tickets?

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Wa alikumus salaam. It is permissible to include the Name of Allah or the Basmala on invitations if they are treated with respect. However, if there is a strong likelihood that the item will be discarded or disrespected, then doing so becomes disliked and even impermissible. For disposable items like BBQ tickets, it is best to avoid using the basmala, since they are usually thrown away — the same applies to transliteration and translation. *وَيَحْرُمُ إِلْقَاءُ مَا فِيهِ اسْمُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى فِي الْقَذَرِ* (al-Fatawa al-Hindiyyah) — "It is impermissible to throw that which contains the Name of Allah into filth."

Answered byMufti SajidAuthorized Scholar

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