What is the ruling on drawing animate beings (humans and animals) without facial features? What is the difference between the prohibition of drawing a human with a face and drawing plants? And what is the evidence for this prohibition?
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"Images are recognized by the head, and if the head is cut off, there is no image, as stated in the . So, if the head is cut off or the features of the face are obliterated, such as the face being devoid of eyes, nose, and mouth, then it is hoped that there is no harm in drawing it. Nevertheless, it is preferable and more absolving for one's conscience to avoid such things. As for differentiating between drawing humans and plants, it is not correct; drawing animate beings differs from drawing plants."
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