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Silhouettes of animals

· 12 Jumada I 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I know that pictures are not allowed in Islam , but does this include silhouettes of animals?

Answer

As a precaution, one should refrain from this also.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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