Erecting Statues
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Q2: What is the position of Islam regarding the erection of statues for various purposes?
A2: The erection of statues for any purpose is forbidden, whether it is to immortalize the memory of kings, military leaders, notables, and reformers, or as a symbol of intellect and courage like the statue of the Sphinx, or for any other purpose. This is due to the generality of the authentic hadiths prohibiting it, and because it is a means to shirk (associating partners with Allah), as happened to the people of Noah . And success is from Allah. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
A2: The erection of statues for any purpose is forbidden, whether it is to immortalize the memory of kings, military leaders, notables, and reformers, or as a symbol of intellect and courage like the statue of the Sphinx, or for any other purpose. This is due to the generality of the authentic hadiths prohibiting it, and because it is a means to shirk (associating partners with Allah), as happened to the people of Noah . And success is from Allah. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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