Placing wooden panels in the mihrab of Masjids

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A: If putting a wooden panel in the Mihrab in a Masjid is intended for a good purpose such as putting the Mus-hafs (Qur’an-books) and the books on it, or it is in the form of a closet for keeping the special things of the Masjid, or it is used to indicate the Qiblah (direction faced for Prayer towards the Ka‘bah) or the mihrab, this will be permissible. If it is intended for a bad reason such as believing in it and wiping themselves against it to seek blessing, it will not be permissible and it must be removed.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.