The Generality of the Hadiths Cursing Image-Makers

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Regarding the saying of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and his saying , and the hadiths concerning image-making, he asks: Does this include all types of image-making, or is it specific to what existed in his time (peace and blessings be upon him), such as carving and the like?

Answer:
Meaning, do all the legislations apply only to his time? Who says that? The Prophet’s hadith is general for all times and places until the Hour occurs. Image-making is cursed for whoever creates images, whether by photographic camera, by carving, or by drawing with the hand, of beings with souls. This is image-making, and the curse is obligatory upon him, except out of necessity. Image-making out of necessity, such as image-making in news events to maintain security, or image-making for an identity card or a passport to maintain security, is permissible. This is for necessity, except for what you are compelled to do. Yes.