What is the ruling on drawing people from behind?
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The basis for the prohibition of drawing and imaging is the face, because the word "image" refers to it. If the features of the face are not visible, there is no longer a reason for prohibition. This is indicated by the of Jibreel (peace be upon him): "Then command the head of the statue in the house to be cut off so that it becomes like a tree." Thus, if the head of the image is cut off, the dislike is removed. And if the image does not have clear features (eye, nose, mouth, fingers), it is not considered to be imitating Allah's creation. Based on this, there is no harm in drawing and imaging a person from behind.
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