The ruling on using vessels in the shape of animals

Question:
What is the ruling on using vessels that are three-dimensional models of animals and birds?

Answer:
These are statues, and statues of animals and living beings are not permissible. Statues are not permissible, nor is keeping them; rather, they must be defaced. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Do not leave an image without defacing it.” It is not permissible to make statues, even small ones, for houses. He said, “These are among the adornments and ornaments.” A Muslim is not permitted to adorn himself with something forbidden or to place something forbidden in his house and say, “This is an ornament.” The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, If the angels do not find you, they will not enter your house. Take the image and do not place it in your house. Do not hang images, and do not place them on tables. If you become one who attracts devils and repels angels, then by your name you have chosen for yourself.