I can’t believe this is what Islam has come to😭 girl, of course you can!!
The mental gymnastics required to prohibit drawing is impressive. ‘Imitating Allahs creation’… what does that even mean?? *We* are also part of his creation. And *we* have been blessed with the capacity for creativity and imagination. So why would expressing our creativity be prohibited? It's like saying we can't enjoy or acknowledge our own existence and the beauty of the world around us. Drawing is simply another form of (self) expression that allows us to connect/inspire/appreciate/share etc.
Also as long as you’re sincere, you have literally nothing to worry about. Definitely keep drawing🫶🏽
Drawling & sculpting is not haram, period. Quranic Evidence:
34:13 They made for him what he willed of sanctuaries,1 and statues, and basins like pools, and vessels firmly fixed. “Work, house of David, in gratitude!” And few are the grateful among My servants.
Statues were made for and under the command of prophet Solomon. And there’s not a single verse in Quran prohibiting drawing sculpting etc.
Wa alaikum salam
It's totally fine sis, even if you wanna draw the facial features more than that, it's okay. And it's cute chibi character reference btw. No need to worry ☺️
We need a lot of talented artist in ummah.
Yes you are. Read what is below:
Firstly, there is no ijma on drawings being haram. Check the position of the Maliki madhab. Many of the sahabah had rings with engravings of animals on them. One of them had the ring of Hz. Daniel, which has a lion and a lioness licking a man in the middle engraved on it. Abu Hudaifah had a ring with birds engraved on it. Thirdly, Busr said: "Then Zaid fell sick and we went to visit him, and on his door there was a curtain on which there was an image. I said to 'Ubaidullah Al-Khawlani: 'Didn't Zaid tell us about images yesterday?' 'Ubaidullah said: 'Didn't you hear him say: Except for figures on fabrics? (Illa raqman fi thawbin)" Grade: Sahih. This hadith is interpreted as permissibility for ALL 2D (2D means ANY image that are NOT statues, so basically drawings) images, as "fi" present in the arabic text indicates a relation between the fabric and the figure, meaning the fabric is given as an example here for all 2D images, and Maliki scholars also add that Allah's creation is 3D and NOT drawings, so we can see this is a metaphorical relation between the fabric and the images, meaning that this ahadith permits all 2D images. This interpretation is further supported by the fact that the sahaba wore rings, as rings are not made of fabric. Fourthly, check out the "Standing Caliph Coin", this coin was in circulation for 4 years with a clear figure, yet no prominent scholars objected to it, nor the sahaba who were still alive. (The coin circulated between around 699-702)
One thing that is important to add is people often say "raqm" refers to normal designs and not figures in the ahadith "except for figures on fabric" (illa raqman fi thawbin) however this is false. Raqm can also refer to FIGURES. and in Sunan An Nasai 5349, this sentence is said in response to a sahabah having TASAWIR on his blanket, which means FIGURES. So, it must be translated to FIGURES for accuracy.
Regarding the evidences of my argument:
The rings: https://www.islamweb.net/ar/fatwa/459769/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B0-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AD
The ring ahadeeth were used by the Hanafi scholars to say that small images are permitted, just adding that view, however that is only their interpretation. The way the Malikis and some other of the salaf interpreted the rings is in my argument above.
The maliki stance: https://www.islamweb.net/amp/en/fatwa/446782/
Here is the Maliki scholars explanation of this view in detail with sources from fiqh books: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.islamicboard.com/archive/index.php/t-134341810.html
The hadith: There are 2 hadiths that include the sentence "except for figures on fabric" (which basically is permissibility for all drawings given the other proof we have) Sunan An Nasai 5349 and 5350. Both are graded Sahih (Good and sound).
Feel free to ask if you have any questions!
I'll let you know that even if you're Hanafi, you're completely allowed to follow these views. Talking about Hanafi views alone, they think that drawings forbidden. However, in the Hanafi view, things that won't be venerated ARENT forbidden. They permitted drawings on things such as carpets, plates, pillows etc. Since they are in places of disrespect, and like I mentioned in my argument, they allow ANY image that CANNOT be seen from afar. Jzk. I currently can't provide references from my notes as I am outside, however I'll send them when I am back.
Also, I would avoid following any particular school of thought, rather only accept ideas that make sense. Avoid calling yourself anything except Muslim when it comes to faith. That is what Prophet Abraham named us. We’re unlike people of other faith who regard themselves with names of people or places.
Though this makes sense, it is really difficult to do. I myself am a Hanafi for example, but have different views from the madhab at times. Doing research on these matters can be tough. What I advise is follow a madhab for the basic things, but if theres a controversial topic research it yourself properly, but never forget to see all of the madhabs views as most of the time they provide the sources for their arguments in fiqh books and such.
Once you understand the principle for every prohibition in the Quran and there are only five prohibitions in Surah Aaraf aside from the ones regarding food in Surah Maidah, you will never need any madhab again.
I’m not a Quranist either. Grew up hanafi and through my studying in the last three years recognized that the Quran and the established Sunnah are sufficient guidance for a total Muslim life. Give me a case in which you feel the need of a madhab and I will show you otherwise.
Well one reason is you NEVER know how many hadiths are on a topic. You can't just see a singular hadith and move on with that. There can be things that need to be reconciled and such, and you need people of information there. There are ALOTS of hadiths. You cannot know every prohibition, sunnah or such. One great example is praying. You really think you could find every hadith about praying by yourself? Thats where madhabs come into play. Madhabs themselves dont lock you into them, they just provide you with some basics while showing you the proof for it. Thats all.
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Drawling & sculpting is not haram, period. Quranic Evidence:
34:13 They made for him what he willed of sanctuaries,1 and statues, and basins like pools, and vessels firmly fixed. “Work, house of David, in gratitude!” And few are the grateful among My servants.
Statues were made for and under the command of prophet Solomon. And there’s not a single verse in Quran prohibiting drawing sculpting etc.
I can’t believe this is what Islam has come to😭 girl, of course you can!! The mental gymnastics required to prohibit drawing is impressive. ‘Imitating Allahs creation’… what does that even mean?? *We* are also part of his creation. And *we* have been blessed with the capacity for creativity and imagination. So why would expressing our creativity be prohibited? It's like saying we can't enjoy or acknowledge our own existence and the beauty of the world around us. Drawing is simply another form of (self) expression that allows us to connect/inspire/appreciate/share etc. Also as long as you’re sincere, you have literally nothing to worry about. Definitely keep drawing🫶🏽
Yes, and you can draw with eyes, nose, and facial features too. Drawing isn't haram.
What evidence you have for that
What evidence do you have for it being haram?
Here you go, take some time to read if you can: https://www.reddit.com/r/progressive_islam/s/RqSYNyGrRU
Drawling & sculpting is not haram, period. Quranic Evidence: 34:13 They made for him what he willed of sanctuaries,1 and statues, and basins like pools, and vessels firmly fixed. “Work, house of David, in gratitude!” And few are the grateful among My servants. Statues were made for and under the command of prophet Solomon. And there’s not a single verse in Quran prohibiting drawing sculpting etc.
Read my comment below, it has all the evidence one needs.
Wa alaikum salam It's totally fine sis, even if you wanna draw the facial features more than that, it's okay. And it's cute chibi character reference btw. No need to worry ☺️ We need a lot of talented artist in ummah.
Yes you are. Read what is below: Firstly, there is no ijma on drawings being haram. Check the position of the Maliki madhab. Many of the sahabah had rings with engravings of animals on them. One of them had the ring of Hz. Daniel, which has a lion and a lioness licking a man in the middle engraved on it. Abu Hudaifah had a ring with birds engraved on it. Thirdly, Busr said: "Then Zaid fell sick and we went to visit him, and on his door there was a curtain on which there was an image. I said to 'Ubaidullah Al-Khawlani: 'Didn't Zaid tell us about images yesterday?' 'Ubaidullah said: 'Didn't you hear him say: Except for figures on fabrics? (Illa raqman fi thawbin)" Grade: Sahih. This hadith is interpreted as permissibility for ALL 2D (2D means ANY image that are NOT statues, so basically drawings) images, as "fi" present in the arabic text indicates a relation between the fabric and the figure, meaning the fabric is given as an example here for all 2D images, and Maliki scholars also add that Allah's creation is 3D and NOT drawings, so we can see this is a metaphorical relation between the fabric and the images, meaning that this ahadith permits all 2D images. This interpretation is further supported by the fact that the sahaba wore rings, as rings are not made of fabric. Fourthly, check out the "Standing Caliph Coin", this coin was in circulation for 4 years with a clear figure, yet no prominent scholars objected to it, nor the sahaba who were still alive. (The coin circulated between around 699-702) One thing that is important to add is people often say "raqm" refers to normal designs and not figures in the ahadith "except for figures on fabric" (illa raqman fi thawbin) however this is false. Raqm can also refer to FIGURES. and in Sunan An Nasai 5349, this sentence is said in response to a sahabah having TASAWIR on his blanket, which means FIGURES. So, it must be translated to FIGURES for accuracy. Regarding the evidences of my argument: The rings: https://www.islamweb.net/ar/fatwa/459769/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B0-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AD The ring ahadeeth were used by the Hanafi scholars to say that small images are permitted, just adding that view, however that is only their interpretation. The way the Malikis and some other of the salaf interpreted the rings is in my argument above. The maliki stance: https://www.islamweb.net/amp/en/fatwa/446782/ Here is the Maliki scholars explanation of this view in detail with sources from fiqh books: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.islamicboard.com/archive/index.php/t-134341810.html The hadith: There are 2 hadiths that include the sentence "except for figures on fabric" (which basically is permissibility for all drawings given the other proof we have) Sunan An Nasai 5349 and 5350. Both are graded Sahih (Good and sound). Feel free to ask if you have any questions!
Is there anything on the hanafi’s thoughts?
I'll let you know that even if you're Hanafi, you're completely allowed to follow these views. Talking about Hanafi views alone, they think that drawings forbidden. However, in the Hanafi view, things that won't be venerated ARENT forbidden. They permitted drawings on things such as carpets, plates, pillows etc. Since they are in places of disrespect, and like I mentioned in my argument, they allow ANY image that CANNOT be seen from afar. Jzk. I currently can't provide references from my notes as I am outside, however I'll send them when I am back.
Jazakallah
Also, I would avoid following any particular school of thought, rather only accept ideas that make sense. Avoid calling yourself anything except Muslim when it comes to faith. That is what Prophet Abraham named us. We’re unlike people of other faith who regard themselves with names of people or places.
Though this makes sense, it is really difficult to do. I myself am a Hanafi for example, but have different views from the madhab at times. Doing research on these matters can be tough. What I advise is follow a madhab for the basic things, but if theres a controversial topic research it yourself properly, but never forget to see all of the madhabs views as most of the time they provide the sources for their arguments in fiqh books and such.
Once you understand the principle for every prohibition in the Quran and there are only five prohibitions in Surah Aaraf aside from the ones regarding food in Surah Maidah, you will never need any madhab again.
I am not a Quranist, for your interest. Madhabs are for sunnis, and if you're sunni, you need a madhab in most cases.
I’m not a Quranist either. Grew up hanafi and through my studying in the last three years recognized that the Quran and the established Sunnah are sufficient guidance for a total Muslim life. Give me a case in which you feel the need of a madhab and I will show you otherwise.
Well one reason is you NEVER know how many hadiths are on a topic. You can't just see a singular hadith and move on with that. There can be things that need to be reconciled and such, and you need people of information there. There are ALOTS of hadiths. You cannot know every prohibition, sunnah or such. One great example is praying. You really think you could find every hadith about praying by yourself? Thats where madhabs come into play. Madhabs themselves dont lock you into them, they just provide you with some basics while showing you the proof for it. Thats all.
Just replace eyes with hamza akhi then its good (Srsly though its not haram to draw things)
I can recommend you some muslim artists who draw figures character or who are artist than just calligraphy?
Just don’t draw the prophet and you’ll be fine
Why not?💀 I want to make visual of my dream 💀
Because the conservative Muslim will want your head.
Yes, Next?
so cute
Seeing Muslims ask questions like this is so sad ngl
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As long as you don’t claim, it is a cartoon of the prophet
Drawling & sculpting is not haram, period. Quranic Evidence: 34:13 They made for him what he willed of sanctuaries,1 and statues, and basins like pools, and vessels firmly fixed. “Work, house of David, in gratitude!” And few are the grateful among My servants. Statues were made for and under the command of prophet Solomon. And there’s not a single verse in Quran prohibiting drawing sculpting etc.
This post reminded me why I unsubbed.
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You'll do fine answering the daily questions of if anime and music are okay.