Is it sufficient to wipe the eyes, face, or head to erase the image as the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, commanded?
The image (face) must be defaced to remove its reality, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) prohibition of striking the image, which refers to striking the face. Therefore, its features must be removed.
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