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Cutting Trees

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Q: I have a few trees on my property which I would like to cut down. Can it just cut them? Some people say the unseen live in trees and if you cut the tree the could move into the house. What should I do?

A: If necessary to cut, read Bismillah and cut them down. Leave them if it is not necessary.

Moulana Yusuf Laher


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