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Is It haram to sell 'islamic art'
I wrote the name of Allah (SWT) on a small canvas, without representing living beings, is it haram to sell such an object? It's just a black Canvas with Allah written on It in Gold
I wrote the name of Allah (SWT) on a small canvas, without representing living beings, is it haram to sell such an object? It's just a black Canvas with Allah written on It in Gold
Mikhail
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i wanted to ask as we know we cant create and draw 2d characters that are human or has human features. can we draw robots or chibi gundams and mecha
[![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/QJGTPfnZ.png can we draw and animate (like moving their head arms and body )of mecha robots like these.
can we draw and animate (like moving their head arms and body )of mecha robots like these.
M.Noor
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My book contains digital art. Will my brother get bad deeds?
Salamu Alaikum, I have known for a while now that drawing humans, animals, or any living thing is haram. My siblings and I used to draw, but we don't anymore. However, my little brother still does digital art occasionally. I am a writer and write fiction (nothing haram, mostly educational). For my b...
Salamu Alaikum,
I have known for a while now that drawing humans, animals, or any living thing is haram. My siblings and I used to draw, but we don't anymore. However, my little brother still does digital art occasionally.
I am a writer and write fiction (nothing haram, mostly educational). For my books, I need book covers. My first book had an AI-generated cover. For my second book, I had my brother create some art that I'm using for marketing.
I didn’t think much about it at the time, or else I wouldn't have asked him to do it. But now I’m wondering if it is haram too. It is a drawing of a boy and a girl, both have faces. If t is haram, will we be accumulating bad deeds for every printed copy of the book? Or am I overthinking this?
The book hasn’t been published yet — only five copies have been printed so far — so I can still change the cover if necessary. I just want to make sure I’m not doing anything wrong and seek guidance on this matter.
DO i need to change the cover to something that doesn't contain faces. What are the rulings? What if I have I'm remove t faces and make it a faceless drawing?
Can I do a silhouette of a face?
Jazakallahu Khair
Asmau Garba
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Feb 4, 2025, 02:35 PM
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Is drawing characters for role playing permissible?
As-salamu alaykum, the title says itself but I want to clarify what I mean by this. I wanted to buy myself a drawing tablet and since our friends like to do roleplaying, mostly Dungeons and Dragons roleplay. They drew how their characters looked for that session. So I was thinking about it, but draw...
As-salamu alaykum, the title says itself but I want to clarify what I mean by this. I wanted to buy myself a drawing tablet and since our friends like to do roleplaying, mostly Dungeons and Dragons roleplay. They drew how their characters looked for that session. So I was thinking about it, but drawing animate beings is haram. And I have been searching on this on the internet and from my view I got mixed results.
Some say its permissible, some say its not, some say its permissible under these circumstances (avoiding to draw the face, eyes, nose etc.). So I came here to ask:
Is digital drawing characters, for the purposes of this roleplay permissible or not?
Hamza Muratagic
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Dec 11, 2024, 06:28 PM
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Can I sell my art with living beings on it which I made in a time I didn't know it wasn't halal?
In the past, I used to draw a lot of Anime characters and living beings, but now, Alhamdulillah, I have stopped that because I know that it is not permissible. Can I sell my art with living beings on it, since its not something I would like to throw away? If I do so, would I make a sin for providing...
In the past, I used to draw a lot of Anime characters and living beings, but now, Alhamdulillah, I have stopped that because I know that it is not permissible.
Can I sell my art with living beings on it, since its not something I would like to throw away? If I do so, would I make a sin for providing others with such pictures to hang in their rooms, where no angels come?
If it is a sin to sell something like that, Ii would definitely burn them. I just need an evidence hadith or Quran verse where it says that.
Panda_11
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Dec 13, 2020, 09:47 PM
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Is making images for game development prohibited in islam
Assalamu alaykum my brothers, I've been surfing the internet about if it's halal to draw such human images with facial expressions, but I don't know if some facial expressions such as 2 pixels representing an eye of a character permissible or not, Since they're some simple pixels that don't come wit...
Assalamu alaykum my brothers, I've been surfing the internet about if it's halal to draw such human images with facial expressions, but I don't know if some facial expressions such as 2 pixels representing an eye of a character permissible or not, Since they're some simple pixels that don't come with the advanced tiered drawings of advanced eyes (Example: the image below).
Also is it permissible to make my character *completely* animated? In addition, some say that it's permissible to draw In virtual (Computers) and not in reality.
**To sum up**, is it permissible to draw a character such as the image below with SIMPLE facial expressions? is it fine if the character doesn't come close to a real human being? Jazak'umullah khairan..
coconaatti
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Are these plushies of inanimate objects haram to have as an adult?
Assalamualaikum! I was wondering if the following are haram. I know it's clear animals and humans are haram, but what about things like boba with incomplete features? As you see it only has eyes and lips, no nose, that would make it incomplete which would not be haram? Or would it be? [
arantza
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Can I draw a full body, With minimal detail, and without any facial features?
I am looking to create work for extra money. By selling some of my commission, I was wondering if I could sell drawings with anatomy. Specifically, if I can draw bodies, with little detail (obviously no nude) and still draw a few details of the face. For example, a body with eyes and a nose or a bod...
I am looking to create work for extra money. By selling some of my commission, I was wondering if I could sell drawings with anatomy. Specifically, if I can draw bodies, with little detail (obviously no nude) and still draw a few details of the face. For example, a body with eyes and a nose or a body with eyes and a mouth.
Thatone person
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Is fashion Illustration Haram?
I am a recent revert as of June 2024. I am an artist and wish to go into fashion design to bring modest clothing options to my area. The course I plan to take will want to have me drawing rough human figures, with loose and artistic methods of showing different fabrics and how they sit. Is there a w...
I am a recent revert as of June 2024. I am an artist and wish to go into fashion design to bring modest clothing options to my area. The course I plan to take will want to have me drawing rough human figures, with loose and artistic methods of showing different fabrics and how they sit. Is there a way to do this without it being haram?
Thank you for taking the time to answer.
Alexandria Cyprus MacKinnon
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Can I take art gcse?
Masha Allah I love art and drawing as my favourite hobby and drawing all kind of things (halal ofc). And I am getting a lot of comments from my teachers at school to take art for gcse and I am also considering to do so. However I’m not sure if I should because some of it would involve drawing haram...
Masha Allah I love art and drawing as my favourite hobby and drawing all kind of things (halal ofc). And I am getting a lot of comments from my teachers at school to take art for gcse and I am also considering to do so.
However I’m not sure if I should because some of it would involve drawing haram things (faces, animals, surrealistic artwork and etc…) please could you kindly suggest what I should do and give a few details as why. Thanks very much
May Allah S.W.T guide us all
Th Ratnar
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CAN I DRAW A SKULL?
I am wondering if drawing skeletons or skulls is prohibited in Islam? Since I've been told drawing things that contain human life, such as portraits, are prohibited. Although skulls don't have life and drawing skills are a necessity in my GCSE an A level's.
I am wondering if drawing skeletons or skulls is prohibited in Islam? Since I've been told drawing things that contain human life, such as portraits, are prohibited. Although skulls don't have life and drawing skills are a necessity in my GCSE an A level's.
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What Should I Do With My Old Drawings?
Even after hearing the ruling, I went with the opinion for a while that it was okay to draw people as long as you didn’t make their whole bodies, or as long as it wasn’t your intention. However, now I realize that that is wrong, and I desperately need guidance on how exactly I should dispose of the...
Even after hearing the ruling, I went with the opinion for a while that it was okay to draw people as long as you didn’t make their whole bodies, or as long as it wasn’t your intention.
However, now I realize that that is wrong, and I desperately need guidance on how exactly I should dispose of the pictures I have made, as I do not wish to be a part of those who will be punished.
I have already seen advice on what to do to ask for forgiveness, but I am asking for how I should dispose of the pictures. It would also be appreciated if I can know what I should do to increase my chances of being forgiven.
liasks
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Are handprints or art made by impressions also prohibited?
Assalamu alaykum. As an example, if someone put their face in clay and effectively made a sculpture of a face with his imprint, is that haram to do on purpose? Please provide hadith or other references if you can inshaAllah.
Assalamu alaykum. As an example, if someone put their face in clay and effectively made a sculpture of a face with his imprint, is that haram to do on purpose? Please provide hadith or other references if you can inshaAllah.
KA Sekai
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Jan 2, 2023, 03:14 PM
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can I keep and post my art of human beings on social media if I made it in a time I didn't know it was haram?
I used to draw pictures of living souls, but when I found out it wasn't permissible I stoped. but I kept them and still post my art on social media. I want to know if I should keep them, destroy them or if I can sell them. I don't want to do anything that's not permissible but if I could keep them I...
I used to draw pictures of living souls, but when I found out it wasn't permissible I stoped. but I kept them and still post my art on social media. I want to know if I should keep them, destroy them or if I can sell them. I don't want to do anything that's not permissible but if I could keep them I would love that.
Frozan
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Making game characters (based on real people in history) for an educational game; is it Halal?
I am a game artist. I make different types of **characters** for a game. Our team is willing to make a battleground game where gamers can learn about history by playing this game. If I make different types of characters like *Hitler* or *Abraham Lincoln*, is it **Halal**? What does Islam say about m...
I am a game artist. I make different types of **characters** for a game. Our team is willing to make a battleground game where gamers can learn about history by playing this game. If I make different types of characters like *Hitler* or *Abraham Lincoln*, is it **Halal**? What does Islam say about my perspective? Please answer in **details**, I am really worried about it.
Rakibul Islam
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Can we draw illustration of animal footprints, human skull ,beard and moustache?
I'm learning illustration and I'm very much concerned about what are the things that are permissible in art in Islam. **I know that any illustration/drawing of a living creature is prohibited** My main concern is can I draw illustration of animal footprints, human skull, beard and moustache. Please...
I'm learning illustration and I'm very much concerned about what are the things that are permissible in art in Islam.
**I know that any illustration/drawing of a living creature is prohibited**
My main concern is can I draw illustration of animal footprints, human skull, beard and moustache.
Please help me and Thank you!
shaikh_sanan_007
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Designing textbooks
Asalam o alaikum Recently, I came to know that art is prohibited in islam. I am confused is it art or is it drawing?. Both are very different things. For instance designing something requires art and every creative thing falls in the category of art. For instance making sight appealing brochures or...
Asalam o alaikum
Recently, I came to know that art is prohibited in islam. I am confused is it art or is it drawing?. Both are very different things. For instance designing something requires art and every creative thing falls in the category of art. For instance making sight appealing brochures or any textbook for educational purposes needs the use of pictures and stuff. So my question is since art is such a huge subject and it involves so many different forms so is it all haram?
mia
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Is drawing or photographing people prohibited in Islam?
I am aware that the prophets may not be depicted in art works, but recently I've been told that people can't be drawn either. What are the specific Quran verses or hadiths that support this view? What is the reasoning behind it? If drawing people is not permitted, does that mean that you may also no...
I am aware that the prophets may not be depicted in art works, but recently I've been told that people can't be drawn either. What are the specific Quran verses or hadiths that support this view? What is the reasoning behind it?
If drawing people is not permitted, does that mean that you may also not take pictures of people or engage in photography? What about movies - can you use a video camera to make a movie of your family (i.e. baby's first steps)? How is taking a picture different from drawing something?
If limitations on paintings are only limited to divine bodies, where is that supported in the Islamic religion? It seems it was once allowed (*warning: link has paintings of Prophet Muhammad*). Also, Iran (Sh'ia) permits depictions of the Prophet, and even has a collection of artwork surrounding it. Is that considered haram by Sunnis?
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Is it haram to replace human figures with sprites or beans in games?
I am game developer.. I want to make a game where I want a player figure.. but as it is haram to make human figures and animate them .. can I somehow replace those human figures with something not so human looking ( no eyes or hair ) .. for example something that looks like can of pepsi and animate...
I am game developer.. I want to make a game where I want a player figure.. but as it is haram to make human figures and animate them .. can I somehow replace those human figures with something not so human looking ( no eyes or hair ) .. for example something that looks like can of pepsi and animate it .. or maybe something that looks like a human but with no face or no eyes and nose. is doing that haram ?
X caliber
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Is it permissible to draw as hobby?what about hanging pictures?
Assalamualaikum,I love to paint and draw.I want to earn money by painting.I know it's not allowed to draw animals,human,creatures with soul.But can I draw natural scenes or cities,flowers etc.as hobby? Can I also sell them and hang in the wall? Please,tell me if it will be halal or not and tell me a...
Assalamualaikum,I love to paint and draw.I want to earn money by painting.I know it's not allowed to draw animals,human,creatures with soul.But can I draw natural scenes or cities,flowers etc.as hobby? Can I also sell them and hang in the wall? Please,tell me if it will be halal or not and tell me about hanging pictures which doesn't have any animate creatures in themI love painting nature and flowers.its my hobby.
Fariha
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