Question
The Samsung logo is actually a Chinese/Korean symbol signifying three gods. Since this is a symbol of shirk, will the products bearing this symbol be permissible? Should the symbol be erased from products we have? A Mufti says that since this is no longer a religious symbol, there is no need to erase it.
Answer
We do not agree with the fatwa. Even if it is not today regarded as a religious symbol, it is still a symbol of shirk to the Koreans, etc. The name should be obliterated from products which Muslims have. If all Christians become atheists and no longer believe in the cross, it will still be haraam for Muslims to accept the symbol of the cross.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 24 No 04
- PDF page
- 2
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