Is shaping plants and controlling their growth for decorative purposes, or to stimulate new production, or to thin out parts of them, considered changing God's creation?
God has bestowed His grace upon humanity by subjecting all that is in the heavens and on earth for its benefit and interests. Utilizing plants and trees for purposes and needs, even for beautification, is not among the blameworthy alterations of God's creation, but rather an authorized act. Indeed, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, ordered the cutting of palm trees for the construction of the mosque, and Muslims have continuously utilized trees and plants, pollinating and pruning them, and using them for beautification without objection, as long as it does not infringe upon the rights of others or reach the extent of extravagance or harm.
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