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Translating the Excellent Names of Allah into sign language
Question
What is the ruling on translating the excellent names of Allah into sign language for the deaf around the world? The signs used will definitely suit the exaltedness of Allah and convey the required meaning of each name without any additions or deductions.
This will help the deaf get acquainted with the exalted nature of Allah and learn His names, attributes and deeds. Moreover, [the project] is conducted by a team from among the deaf themselves.
Answer
This is permissible in Islamic law because signs, in this case, substitute words.
Allah the Almighty knows best.
