Is it permissible to draw imaginary pictures, such as a human with wings?
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The pivot of prohibition in imaging is the depiction of animate beings, whether by sculpting or drawing on surfaces or fabric, and by any tool or form whatsoever, even if they are imaginary images, due to the generality of the texts and the fear of falling into polytheism (). The of Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, indicates the prohibition of depicting animate beings even if they are imaginary images like "horses with wings."
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