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)?
The scholarly Sharia bodies have issued a fatwa 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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