Is drawing/painting living beings haram in Islam? - Dr Shehzad Saleem

Drawing living animals is considered haram by a lot of muslims due to a number of hadiths. In this video, Dr Shehzad Saleem discussed about those hadiths.
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[@KhadeemChikezi]

I'm glad to hear this. I am new muslim who destroyed almost 15 years of artwork. From misinterpretations of hadiths. I want to use my talents for the Glory of Allah. Today I am serving Allah through my Art. Thankyou Dr. Salee.

[@urvaajmal7646]

If u r a new Muslim then plzzzz do more research I don't think his point is as valid....plz listen to other authentic scholars as well

[@psclip3309]

@@urvaajmal7646 Which hadith? The obvious sin in Islam is shirk? Does drawing it fall into the sin of shirk? Not really, it depends on what you use it for. If it's a question of competing with God's creation, this is an incorrect argument. Humans make so many innovations such as airplanes, cars, smartphones, tall buildings, are they trying to compete with God? Are airplanes trying to imitate god's creation like birds. logically everything that humans can create is also made by god because humans were created by god.

[@HmmYesInteresting...]

"If the skill was given to the servants by allah to describe, appreciate and admire the beauty of life and nature, why would allah humiliate the servants in the afterlife for their skill even though their intention was to praise allah for the knowledge of art" This came to question myself when i first heard drawing/ sculpting was prohibited in islam, i was worried bc i also have a talent for sketching with a certain point of view would be haram this whole time. I seek refuge from allah from anything haram i might have done... But thanks to this video, it is clear that it was referring to creating false god sculptures and draw portraits of idols to worship was haram in arts

[@adrianabonitaaziz]

I can draw , birds and flowers . When we start to draw living things , we just can feel the presence of God , cause it's difficult to draw all the details .Glory to Allah ! The Best of Creators ! Peace .

[@Dr.Mehetab]

Same 🙃

[@cyberyousef6405]

1- its haram to draw animate beings like birds and humans 2- sister for the sake of allah change the profile picture to avoid any sins you might get with stranger men look at your awrah

[@MrVimtomelon]

​@@cyberyousef6405Imagine watching this video and still believing this made up ruling

[@طهدرويش-ح4ك]

الأحاديث التي تنهى عن نحت ورسم ذوات الأرواح أحاديث لفظها عام، ولم تخصص سبب للنهي سوى المضاهاة بخلق الله،وكذلك فكلام الله وكلام رسوله محمد شرع لجميع البشر في جميع الأزمان القادمة بعده، فمن أين أتيت بأن النهي كان خاصًا بتلك الرسومات التي كان يرسمها المشركون لآلهتهم؟!

[@bandusphonechannel879]

The thing is the only reason the guy brought the time up was because that’s when they were worshipping the deities still he would not bring that up,he’d just say only no deities arts are haram,have you ever seen a pagan deity that people actually believe in in OUR TIME,he only brought up time because that’s when they were being worshipped

[@kamrans3700]

It make sense, thank you so much for sharing...❤

[@Dr.Mehetab]

Being an artist this is one of my largest confusion about Islam. My thoughts are absolutely similar to you though my own little research on islamic texts though I am not a scholar of fiqa. But can you say why most of the and majority of scholars give fatwa of the very opposite? (｡•́︿•̀｡)

[@redblue8895]

You can find diverse opinions if you look at the opinions of the Early scholars. As Dr Shehzad Saleem explained in this video, in the earlier periods there was a fear of idol worshipping & picture worshipping, so it can be understood why some scholars deemed drawing living animals as haram. However, there were other scholars who did not consider drawing animals to be haram. Look at this fatwa of Dar Alifta Egypt, they mentioned the names of some early & classical scholars who deemed it permissible www.dar-alifta.org/(X(1)S(nwh2eovvvru1apjqt0wjahe1))/Foreign/ViewFatwa.aspx?ID=5987

[@Dr.Mehetab]

@@redblue8895 to be Frank I also support your opinion as it logically more acceptable but I don't understand why logic full preacher of modern days like Dr Zakir Naik don't agree with this fact. I just want to know their logic. جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرًا for the help ( ◜‿◝ )♡

[@jehangirkhan5742]

Great sir! Very rational analysis

[@Nizar-441]

I am confused

[@lightnoir6914]

What about the haditb of the curtain that prophet muhammad got upset with aisha about?

[@waleedghaffar3964]

I was also thinking about that

[@FAHADislive]

right...also the hadith where men comes to sahabi , and says about its passion and sahabi says its forbidden but continues to say that "you can draw inanimate objects" that means living beings drawing was targeted not idols right ?

[@ratusyifakm]

Yes how about this hadits? Im also confused about it....

[@muntazarzamanjayedi5545]

@@FAHADislive It's still debatable topic Qasem ibn Muhammad Ibn Abu bakar the nephew of Ayesha and the seven jurist of islam at the time of Muhammad's time. He considered drawing living things in a plane surface is considered discourage and this idea was taken by Imam Malik. There's a Hadith I wanted quote Narrated by Abu Talha (RA): The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Angels do not enter a house where there are pictures of animals." Busr (RA) said, then Zaid Ibn Khalid (RA) fell ill. We went for his service. Then we saw some pictures on a screen in his room. Then I (Busr) asked 'Ubaidullah Khawlani (RA), did he not narrate to us the Hadith related to pictures? Then he said, of animals; But it is not forbidden to draw something in the cloth, haven't you heard that? I said no. He said, Yes, he described it. Sahih Bukhari, Hadith No. 3226 Quality of Hadith: Sahih Hadith And also there is more Hadith about it Al-Tirmidhi reported on the authority of 'Utbah that once the latter went to visit Abu Talhah al-Ansari, who was ill, and he found Sahl ibn Hanif (another Companion) there. Abu Talhah called someone to come and tear up the sheet which was under him. "Why tear it up?" Sahl asked. "There are pictures on it, and you know what the Prophet (peace be on him) said concerning that," Abu Talhah replied. "Did he not also say, 'Except if it is made on cloth?' " Sahl asked. "Yes, but it makes me feel better," (This Hadith is Sahih) Muslim reported from Zayd ibn Khalid al-Juhani, who quoted Abu Talhah al-Ansari as saying, I heard the Messenger of Allah's statement, 'The angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or statues.' I then went to see 'Aisha and asked her, 'Are you aware that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said, "The angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or statues?" Did you hear the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) mention this?' She replied, 'No, but I will tell you what he did. Once when he had gone on an expedition I draped the door with a curtain having pictures on it. When he returned and saw it, I could discern from his face that he disliked it. He pulled it down and tore it apart, saying, "Allah has not commanded us to clothe stone and clay." 'She said, 'We cut it and made two pillows out of the cloth, stuffing them with palm fibres. He did not criticize me for that." Imam Nawawi (Rahimullah) in his Sharh of Sahih Muslim states; "There is nothing in the hadith implying prohibition. In fact, the crucial words are, 'Allah has not commanded us to do that.' This implies that such a thing is not obligatory or meritorious; but in no way does it imply prohibition."There is a Hadith that seems to contradict everything above but it doesn't. It has been narrated by both al-Bukhari and Muslim on the authority of 'Aisha. 'Aisha said that she bought a cushion with pictures on it. When the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) saw it, he stopped at the door and did not enter her apartment. She saw signs of displeasure on his face and said, "O Messenger of Allah, I turn to Allah and His Messenger in repentance. What have I done wrong?" He said, "What is this cushion?" She said, "I bought it for you to sit on or to rest your head." The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) then said, The makers of such figures will be punished and will be told, 'Bring to life what you have created.' He continued, 'The angels do not enter a house in which there are figures.' In the version of Muslim there is the addition, " 'Aisha said that she then cut it and made two pillows to recline upon." The Maliki Scholar Imam al-Qurtubi (Rahimullah) states; The hadith concerning the cushion seems to contradict the hadith reported by Abu Talhah in which figures on cloth were exempted. "Reconciliation is possible between the two (ahadith), as 'Aisha's hadith indicates the disapproval of the Prophet (peace be on him), while Abu Talhah's hadith indicates absolute permissibility, and these two are not contradictory." Al-Hafiz ibn Hajar agreed with this position. Another proof for the Maliki Madhab is that the transmitter of the hadith of the cushion from 'Aisha was her nephew al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr. Al-Qasim himself permitted pictures on a plane surface. Ibn 'Awm said, "I entered al-Qasim's house, which was in the outskirts of Makkah, and I saw a cloth canopy with figures of a beaver and a phoenix." (Fath al-Bari, reported on the authority of Ibn Abi Shaybah, who quotes al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr. The transmitters are sound.) Al-Hafiz explains, "He probably adhered to the generality of the Prophet's saying, 'Except if it is made on cloth,' and understood the Prophet's stand toward 'Aisha's curtain as a special case. That is, the Prophet (peace be on him) disapproved of the combination of draping the wall and of the cloth having pictures on it. This is supported by the remark, "Allah has not commanded us to clothe stone and clay." Al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr was one of the seven jurists of Madinah and the best of his time; it was he who transmitted the hadith of the - cushion. Consequently, if he had not been convinced of the permissibility of this cloth canopy he would not have had it. (See the section on "Figures and Artists" in Fath al-Bari) Also in the Sahih of Bukhari and Muslim: The Prophet (peace be on him) said: "Among the people receiving the harshest punishment on the Day of Resurrection will be the makers of figures," or, in another version, "the of Allah's creation." The Messenger of Allah also said: "On the Day of Resurrection, the maker of a figure will be asked to breathe a spirit into it, and he will never be able to do so." Imam al-Tabari (Rahimullah), explaining the meaning of this hadith, says, "What is meant here by makers of figures are those who make figures in order that they may be worshipped besides Allah, and this is unbelief (kufr). As for those who do not make them for this purpose, they will be guilty only of making a representation (suar)." In regards to other three-dimensional images there are many differences, But I found out that Qadi 'Iyad (Rahimullah) says that it is permissible for girls to play with dolls.". The above is taken from the yahoofiqh group on Malik fiqh. Also the standard book for fatwa in Maliki fiqh & iktilaf al-Qawanin al-Fiqh-hiyyah states; It is the popular opinion in the Maliki School not to consider 2-D images of animate life as unlawful idols. It is the popular opinion in the Maliki School to differentiate between 2-D images of animate life which are placed up high on the wall and such images which are placed in places which are trampled on (e.g., rug) or sat on (e.g., sofa or pillow). It is makruh to place such images in a position of respect such as on the wall for display and it is mubah to use such 2-D images in places which are trampled on, sat on, or not very prominent. (al-Qawanin al-Fiqh-hiyyah, Kitab al-Jami`, ahkaam ad-dawwab wa al-tasweer) This is further clarified in the commentary on the Risalah by Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani. When asked Shaykh Abu Qanit al-Hassani said that 2d pictures are lawful and not unlawful idols and gave the same position as Imam Ibn Juzayy, Shaykh `Ali al-`Iraqi al-Sharif al-Husayni also confirmed when asked that 2d pictures are not haram in Maliki fiqh. And Allah Knows Best. But I'm still researching this topic. Thanks for reading this with patient

[@gurkha630]

​@@ratusyifakmi mean theres also a hadith where prophet Muhammad wear a wool clothes with a camel design

[@childe4359]

Assalamu Alaykum sir i am confused i have 2 questions Question 1:3d virtual models for my streaming channel because I don’t want to show my face so is making 3d digital model of human (male) is permissible? With facial expressions? 2 question:is making animation with character having supernatural powers allowed? (Not including immortality and raising people form dead) Please answer may allah bless you jazak allah

[@zhenash1658]

How about a painting of kabah i hanged in my wall is it still haram please englighten me i only paint inanimate objects

[@cortex1014]

@@Handsomeman-q3i can I draw humans and animals?

[@cortex1014]

@@Handsomeman-q3i what about creatures? Made up random creatures? Do those also supposedly have a soul also?

[@cortex1014]

Also what about the silhouette of them?Like a silhouette of a human/animal should be fine right?

[@DrKakabeka]

you can paint the kabba and even put it on the wall as long as the painting doesn't have humans or other animate creatures (living beings that can move walk etc) in it because the kabba is not a living thing, so you can put any painting of a non-living thing on your wall

[@cyberyousef6405]

@@cortex1014 you can draw anything except for animals: animals can be humans, birds fish and insects

[@suni7728]

So that means we can draw pictures of living beings

[@redblue8895]

Yes

[@gazzoul1]

In the Bible it says: "You shouldn't make a picture for yourself" this narrative flowed in the hadith literature, which actually only means introducing God, but overzealous scholars refer to images. In the 13th to 14th centuries they even painted the prophet. so yes you can!

[@ttop9445]

@@redblue8895 thank you I’ve been looking for too long because art is my only talent that I’m good at

[@urvaajmal7646]

​@@ttop9445don't thank him he is not the ultimate source.... Plz do more research I still believe it's not allowed in islam Plz do more research

[@ishaqesmail3274]

Jazakallah may allah grant u the highest level of jannah ❤❤❤

[@rahatali365]

which scholar should i follow? some say its haram and some halal..

[@muntazarzamanjayedi5545]

@@Eros470 Only Allah knows the answer

[@NaushadShafkat]

Follow your conscience. That is all.

[@cyberyousef6405]

The answer is haram

[@voiddew]

​​​@@cyberyousef6405 Is it true? There is a hadith that states Hazrat Aisha R.A used play with Dolls. The real answer is Allah knows best

[@bandusphonechannel879]

Also muslim people at the time were drawing and we’re not told to because they’re stories ahd no pagan deities

[@mizuattakaisan1812]

Where in hadith is written "haze al soor" and "aftil al kasur"?

[@Happys_Art]

I think he is referencing the Arabic translations of the Hadith. The original language of the Hadith.

[@noerunisrin3313]

I draw women but like a in anime style not realistic and I don't have any bad intention to worship it or imitate god I only draw for entertainment I pray my salah and I just wanna know if I still can draw

[@redblue8895]

He said yes in the video

[@noerunisrin3313]

@@redblue8895 thanks ♡´･ᴗ･`♡

[@zaidarts6662]

What about drawing anime ? Pls reply to it ,I'm very depressed to know that the only i can do is haram

[@AmanKhilji-wi9gk]

So, plz tell me that.... Can we draw the prophet S.A.W. scapture/Scatch by our imagination? That we heard about him.

[@obaasan_loves_cebek]

NO because that'll promote idolatry

[@redblue8895]

drawing Prophets might result in idolatry. So it should be avoided

[@akitax1803]

what does it matter to angels enter or not enter my house?

[@suni7728]

Can we draw pictures of humans in cartoon figure and can we animate living beings i have doubt

[@melikefish1734]

Still confused well idk because I heard if we draw then were competeing with Allahs creations like us or jinn, angles . I think Muhammad S.W.A.S peace be upon him said( any image maker shall be casted into hellfire) I think

[@ttop9445]

@@melikefish1734 didn’t you just watch the video. Ages ago those arts/ sculptures were like gods to people but now people draw for fun and nothing else

[@afreen676]

@@ttop9445 can i draw face sketch?😢

[@redblue8895]

@@afreen676 yes

[@cortex1014]

So is it haram to draw people or anime and animals?

[@redblue8895]

No

[@hagarmaatougui4658]

Could yiu please make one of this on the subject of writing? I've heard some people saying you can't because is lying.

[@redblue8895]

What does subject of writing mean? Writing fictional stories and novels?

[@hagarmaatougui4658]

@@redblue8895 Yes, its been my dream since a little girl (my first book is in the way of being published) to write fictional stories with complex characters so people can think about the moral messages. But some scholars say its haram, since you are lying. But for me this is not true, since everyone knows the story is a product of imagination and many authors do put a note at the beginning of the book saying all characters are fictional. Jzk

[@redblue8895]

@@hagarmaatougui4658 There are many many other scholars who say writing fiction is permissible, even conservative scholars.

[@hagarmaatougui4658]

@@redblue8895 So there is no problem for me to study literature too? as a career? I will not use my work to make people stray from the path of Allah.

[@MrVimtomelon]

@@hagarmaatougui4658 Fiction isn't lying because the reader knows the story isn't real

[@urvaajmal7646]

So is it ok to draw portraits, birds animals and all living beings???????

[@MrVimtomelon]

Yes

[@urvaajmal7646]

​@@MrVimtomelonI don't think

[@rahatali365]

but our prophet is for all time>.

[@nyloncreate]

Unfortunately time changes, such as now marrying anyone who's not 18 isn't allowed unlike the ancient times it was allowed

[@MrVimtomelon]

It's haram to marry someone who's 9 today, but back then it wasn't because 9 year old were different both physically and mentally

[@nazrulislam7737]

Sir is it halal to play games which contains human and animals

[@redblue8895]

Why wouldn’t it be?

[@psclip3309]

The obvious sin in Islam is shirk? Does drawing it fall into the sin of shirk? Not really, it depends on what you use it for. If it's a question of competing with God's creation, this is an incorrect argument. Humans make so many innovations such as airplanes, cars, smartphones, tall buildings, are they trying to compete with God? Are airplanes trying to imitate god's creation like birds. logically everything that humans can create is also made by god because humans were created by god. unless you clearly and boldly challenge god, or make a statue or image of a god to be honored.

[@kvfcbashagoodkvfcbasha2987]

But i can do animation is permissible in islam

[@redblue8895]

Yes

[@afreen676]

@@redblue8895 can i draw human being and face sketch?😦😭

[@redblue8895]

@@afreen676 yes. Listen to what Dr Shehzad Saleem said

[@ummatimani89]

So it’s allowed to draw Humans etc but it’s Haram to draw Prophets etc ?

[@seedad117]

It's completely haram to draw prophets

[@MrVimtomelon]

yes it's haram to draw prophet's because you're misinterpreting their appearance

[@selhurt]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾