The Ruling on Hanging Pictures and Drawings on Walls

Question:
The guest of the Shaykh asks: What is the ruling on hanging curtains on walls, whether they depict living beings or are made of living things? And what is the story of the Companion who entered his home, found a curtain, and turned back without entering?

Answer:
Hanging drawings of trees, seas, or mountains on walls is not prohibited; there is no objection to hanging scenes that contain beauty. However, it is not permissible to hang pictures on walls, because image-making is forbidden, and hanging pictures involves fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Hanging pictures involves fitnah. When the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) saw the curtain of Aishah that had images on it, he refused to enter, and his face changed. He disapproved and did not enter until that curtain was torn down and replaced with cushions. At that point, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) entered. Yes.