Rationalizing Islam’s prohibition of drawing images and erecting statues of humans

Islam categorically prohibits drawing images and erecting statues of humans. The matter pertains as much to fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) as ‘aqidah (Islamic belief system). There are many authentic hadiths (traditions) of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that testify to this. Accordin...

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Main Author: Omer, Spahic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IIUMToday 2019
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/71649/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/71649/1/71649_Rationalizing%20Islam%E2%80%99s%20Prohibition.pdf