What is the ruling on drawing static images of cartoon characters? And does this type of drawing fall under the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "Those who make these images will be punished on the Day of Resurrection; it will be said to them: 'Give life to what you have created'"? And does the ruling differ when drawing a face with features or without them?
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The issued states the obligation to avoid drawing pictures of animated cartoon characters, whether static or moving. Drawing animate beings is forbidden, and there is no difference between drawing a face with or without features as long as the image is complete in form, as this falls under the general prohibition of image-making (taswir).
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