Teachers Sit on Chairs While Religious Books Are Kept on the Floor

Question

In some Islamic madrasas, where both religious and worldly subjects are taught, the teachers give their lessons sitting on chairs, while the religious books are kept below [on the floor]. What is the ruling on this?

Answer

This practice is contrary to proper etiquette and reverence; it should be corrected.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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