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What is the ruling on keeping a bedspread that contains indistinct drawings of people and animals, and does it prevent angels from entering the room?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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If the images are on something that is commonly used and not revered, such as a cushion or a quilt, then it is not prohibited to keep them, and they do not prevent the entry of angels. This is based on the narration by Muslim from Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, that she cut a curtain containing images and made it into two cushions. Thus, the image that prevents the entry of angels is one that remains in its original elevated form and is not commonly used or treated with disrespect. However, an image that is commonly used or whose form has been altered by cutting off its head does not prevent [the entry of angels]. The image whose possession is forbidden is one that depicts a living being, and its head has not been severed, nor has it been treated with disrespect.

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