Title: My question is as under: What is Loh-e-qurani the words of same is for e.g. Yasin, Ha Meem, what is it's meaning, is it mentions to our holy prophet (PBUH), it is allow to keep in shops, office, or home for hoping that allah wil increase our business etc. as Barelvi believe.How many words of Loh-e-Qurani for e.g. Yasin, Ha-meem, how many words are in Loh-e-Qurani and what is its meaning.

Question: Ashalamualiykum Janab Mufti Sahib, My question is as under: What is Loh-e-qurani the words of same is for e.g. Yasin, Ha Meem, what is it's meaning, is it mentions to our holy prophet (PBUH), it is allow to keep in shops, office, or home for hoping that allah wil increase our business etc. as Barelvi believe.How many words of Loh-e-Qurani for e.g. Yasin, Ha-meem, how many words are in Loh-e-Qurani and what is its meaning. Sukriya

Answer ID: 6769Posted on: Sep 1, 2020

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

(Fatwa: 1288/1210=D/1429)

(1) These are called Huroof-e-Muqattaah (abbreviated letters at the beginning of chapters). Theses are rumooz (codes), only Allah knows their meanings, and we believe in whatever their meanings are. People should not pursue to know their meanings. As far as the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) knew their meanings or not is concerned, the Ulama say that may be the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) knew the meaning and was stopped to reveal to the people. It is a matter of reward and blessing to recite these words. However, the prevailing custom to hang Loh-e-Qurani at homes and shops amounts to desecrating the Quranic verses, people touch them with hands without ablution which is unlawful.

(2) Loh-e-Qurani contains 14 words which are in the beginning of the Surahs, they find mention in 29 Surahs. In some traditions, the comprehensive meanings of some of the letters have been indicated. As per the experience of some pious men, these letters are a matter of blessing, helpful to protect form troubles and to earn abundant livelihood. The indications given in the Hadith support all these. It is lawful to hang Loh-e-Qurani with reverence or to wear it while being studded in a ring, but it is essential to protect it form desecration.