Ruling on hanging a non-Muslim country's flag on a Muslim's chest

Published

Jul 27, 2020 / Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441

Question:

Some foreign authorities distribute two types of flags, one for Saudi Arabia and the other one for their non-Muslim countries. A military official hangs these flags on people’s chests. What is the ruling on this action?

Answer:

It is not permissible for a Muslim to hang the disbelievers’ distinctive symbols, such as crosses or other items, onto their chest.