Kissing the Qur'an

Question :

We see many people, as they are about to read the Qur'an, kiss it and wipe it on their eyes and face; does this practice have any basis in the Shari'ah?

Answer:

We know of no basis for this practice in the pure Shari'ah.

Source:
The Permanent Committee
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 7 Page 35

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