Is it permissible to draw simplified representations of the Prophets (peace be upon them), such as a circle for the head, a vertical line for the body, and two lines for the arms, and two similar lines for the legs, with the addition of a distinctive symbol for each prophet, such as an axe for Abraham (peace be upon him), or two hands raised towards the sea for Moses (peace be upon him)?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The scholarly bodies have issued a prohibiting the depiction of prophets, peace be upon them, absolutely. This includes drawing their imagined صور in any way, out of reverence for their status and to preserve their position.
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