What is the ruling on removing some features of a picture, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, or removing the entire head, to make permissible the wearing of a garment on which the picture is found? And what is the ruling on the existence of pictures of living beings in which the eyes, nose, or mouth do not appear? And what is the evidence for that?

The texts of Islamic law indicate the prohibition and impermissibility of pictures and statues, except for those whose features are effaced or whose heads are severed. The opinions of scholars have differed regarding the meaning of "patterns (ruqam) on a garment." Some said they are pictures of inanimate objects, while others said they are permissible absolutely, or forbidden absolutely, or permissible if they are treated with disrespect (mumtahanah) and impermissible if they are hung up. As for a picture whose head is cut off, or whose features are effaced, or whose parts are separated, it is not considered a picture by agreement, and there is no harm in its remaining if it is treated with disrespect.