Is it obligatory to delete drawn images of living beings belonging to Muslim scholars that are published on social media, and is publishing them considered a sin?
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The issue of images, with all its details, is a matter of disagreement among scholars. We favor the view that digital images are generally not forbidden. Therefore, there is no sin upon the questioner, even if these digital images are complete and clear, and he is not required to delete what he has created.
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