What is the meaning of his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): “except for a pattern on a garment”?
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The questioner : The other question: What is the meaning of the word “pattern” (raqm) on a garment mentioned in the hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 5958?
The Shaykh : That is: except for a design on a garment. The meaning of this, in clear terms, is that the image is not complete, but rather it is like a pattern on a garment; that is, like a drawing that does not have the form of an animal. It is not permissible for the image to be distinct.
- The questioner : A man who has gathered wealth—
Another questioner : If he buys a garment or a carpet and finds images in it, what should he do? He did not notice them until after he had bought it.
The Shaykh : If he is able to alter some of its features without tearing it or diminishing the value of the carpet, he should do so. Otherwise, he should wear it until it wears out.
except a design in a garment
إلا رقمًا في ثوبThe Shaykh : That is: except for a design on a garment. The meaning of this, in clear terms, is that the image is not complete, but rather it is like a pattern on a garment; that is, like a drawing that does not have the form of an animal. It is not permissible for the image to be distinct.
- The questioner : A man who has gathered wealth—
Another questioner : If he buys a garment or a carpet and finds images in it, what should he do? He did not notice them until after he had bought it.
The Shaykh : If he is able to alter some of its features without tearing it or diminishing the value of the carpet, he should do so. Otherwise, he should wear it until it wears out.
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