The ruling on covering walls with fabric
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is there a prohibition against covering walls with fabric?
Answer:
Yes, if it is a matter of luxury or adornment, it is prohibited. However, if it is for necessity, such as covering a wall with fabric to block air or to conceal what is inside the house, that is something Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) did during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). She covered a *suhwah* (a recess or opening) with a large amount of tapestry, but it contained images. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) disapproved of the presence of the images, but he did not disapprove of her covering the opening with fabric. So, if it is for necessity, there is no harm in it. But if it is a matter of luxury and extravagance, it is prohibited and disliked. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, is there a prohibition against covering walls with fabric?
Answer:
Yes, if it is a matter of luxury or adornment, it is prohibited. However, if it is for necessity, such as covering a wall with fabric to block air or to conceal what is inside the house, that is something Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) did during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). She covered a *suhwah* (a recess or opening) with a large amount of tapestry, but it contained images. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) disapproved of the presence of the images, but he did not disapprove of her covering the opening with fabric. So, if it is for necessity, there is no harm in it. But if it is a matter of luxury and extravagance, it is prohibited and disliked. Yes.
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