Image-making and whether it is a matter of scholarly disagreement
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is image-making a matter of scholarly disagreement? And did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) condemn the image-makers?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the image-makers and informed them that they will be the most severely punished people on the Day of Resurrection. He said that whoever creates an image will be required to blow life into it on the Day of Resurrection, as a form of torment for him. It is not that he will actually be able to blow life into it, but rather that for every image he created, a soul will be assigned to him to be tormented with in Hellfire.
This is a severe warning, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not distinguish between the types of image-making. The prohibition is general, so a Muslim should avoid image-making, except for the necessary image-making that is essential for your transactions, such as selling, buying, or traveling. This is necessary.[Al-An'am 6:119] As for the unnecessary kind, which is for entertainment, memories, or art, it is not permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner asks: Is image-making a matter of scholarly disagreement? And did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) condemn the image-makers?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the image-makers and informed them that they will be the most severely punished people on the Day of Resurrection. He said that whoever creates an image will be required to blow life into it on the Day of Resurrection, as a form of torment for him. It is not that he will actually be able to blow life into it, but rather that for every image he created, a soul will be assigned to him to be tormented with in Hellfire.
This is a severe warning, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not distinguish between the types of image-making. The prohibition is general, so a Muslim should avoid image-making, except for the necessary image-making that is essential for your transactions, such as selling, buying, or traveling. This is necessary.
He has explained in detail to you what He has forbidden you, excepting that to which you are compelled
فَصَّلَ لَكُم مَّا حَرَّمَ عَلَيْكُمْ إِلَّا مَا اضْطُرِرْتُمْ إِلَيْهِThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب ما جاء في التنجيم - 1 — islamhouse.com (45:39)
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