Placing the Qur'an Shareef in one's luggage

Q:

1. I want to travel by plane. Can I put a Mushaf/Qur'an in my check in luggage?

2. Can I carry a Mushaf in my hand bag. Some times my hand bag had to go on the floor our under my seat.

3. Can I carry the Mushaf in my backpack bag that I carry on my back?

A:

1. Yes, as long as it is placed with respect.

2. Yes, as above.

3. As above.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)