The ruling on making statues and images for decoration in homes
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Question:
Many people, may Allah preserve us in this time, bring statues to their homes in the shape of animals or humans, and when they are advised, they say, "We do not intend to worship them, but only for decoration."
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to make images, neither in offices nor in homes nor in shops. It is obligatory to remove them. It is obligatory for the state and for Muslims to condemn this. A Muslim advises his brother, saying, "My brother, this is not permissible. Do not have an image with you, not in your home and not in your office." He does not advise him in a way that saddens him; he informs him of the good and invites him to it. He does not get tired, and it is not created for him to advise him, nor a second time, nor a third time. If the advice continues, it will have an effect, by the permission of Allah. The calamity is heedlessness and turning away. The scholars, the notables, and the people of knowledge should cooperate in this. And the disobedient are like animals, except those who believe and do righteous deeds and enjoin one another to what is right and enjoin one another to patience. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "The religion is sincere advice. The religion is sincere advice. The religion is sincere advice." There must be connection, otherwise the land will be overrun. There must be mutual advice on land and sea, in every place, in hardship and ease. One should be repelled from accepting advice; he should seek the proper style and good words so that Allah may benefit through his advice. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Many people, may Allah preserve us in this time, bring statues to their homes in the shape of animals or humans, and when they are advised, they say, "We do not intend to worship them, but only for decoration."
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to make images, neither in offices nor in homes nor in shops. It is obligatory to remove them. It is obligatory for the state and for Muslims to condemn this. A Muslim advises his brother, saying, "My brother, this is not permissible. Do not have an image with you, not in your home and not in your office." He does not advise him in a way that saddens him; he informs him of the good and invites him to it. He does not get tired, and it is not created for him to advise him, nor a second time, nor a third time. If the advice continues, it will have an effect, by the permission of Allah. The calamity is heedlessness and turning away. The scholars, the notables, and the people of knowledge should cooperate in this. And the disobedient are like animals, except those who believe and do righteous deeds and enjoin one another to what is right and enjoin one another to patience. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "The religion is sincere advice. The religion is sincere advice. The religion is sincere advice." There must be connection, otherwise the land will be overrun. There must be mutual advice on land and sea, in every place, in hardship and ease. One should be repelled from accepting advice; he should seek the proper style and good words so that Allah may benefit through his advice. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Source
صحيح البخاري (الشرح الثاني) — binbaz.org.sa (1:16:38)
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