What is the ruling on praying and reading the Quran in a room that has human pictures hanging on the walls?
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It is not permissible to keep or hang pictures of humans and animate beings except out of necessity, as they prevent angels from entering the house. Prayer in a place with hung pictures of animate beings is valid, as is reading the Quran, but it is disliked, and it is preferable to seek another place; because pictures prevent angels and distract the worshiper. One should also avoid facing pictures during prayer.
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