What is the definitive ruling on the issue of prohibiting drawing, especially cartoons and caricatures, and is it considered permissible by analogy, given that it is not a three-dimensional object like sculpture?
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Drawing inanimate objects is permissible. However, drawing animate beings with complete features is forbidden according to the majority of scholars. Nevertheless, it is permissible to draw animate beings for the production of purposeful animated stories, such as those that invite to Islam and noble morals. One must arm themselves with religious knowledge before responding to misconceptions and debating atheists.
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