Did some jurists and Hadith scholars prohibit the depiction of inanimate objects, such as trees and the like, and what are their proofs for that?
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It is permissible to photograph inanimate objects, according to the majority of scholars, and this is the relied-upon opinion among the Hanbalis. One is not obligated to follow the stricter opinion; rather, a person may emulate whoever is trusted for their knowledge and piety.
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