What is the ruling on downloading the WhatsApp application that contains symbolic images and expressive emojis representing the beliefs of disbelievers, such as churches and crosses, and an image thought to be of an angel?
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Downloading the program is generally not prohibited. However, if forbidden images such as crosses appear, they must be removed from the device. This is based on the of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): "The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) would not leave anything in his house that contained crosses without demolishing it."
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