{"_id":"68346df728147f6f1511a985","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Can I make art depicting nature and display it? What about the names of Allah?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I am an artist. I know that drawing living things like animals and humans is haram, but what about drawing nature or the names of Allah and putting it on my wall?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Your understanding that drawing living beings like humans and animals can be problematic is rooted in the classical opinions of many scholars, especially when such images are detailed and lifelike. See this link for details: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/66fb2812e17ef75d15ba4200 \"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/66fb2812e17ef75d15ba4200 \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nAs for drawing nature like trees, landscapes, rivers, mountains, skies this is generally permissible across the madhāhib, and not considered prohibited. These are signs of Allah’s beauty in creation, and when drawn with a clean intention, they can even inspire reflection and gratitude.\\n\\nRegarding writing or displaying the names of Allah: this is permissible, but with the condition that they are treated with reverence. That means avoiding placement near anything inappropriate, not hanging them too low or in areas like bathrooms or casual spaces, and ensuring they’re not used merely for decoration or aesthetic without understanding or respect.\\n\\nIn short:\\nDrawing nature is permissible.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"Writing or displaying Allah’s names is permissible, with reverence.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"Keep your intention sincere. Let your art be a means of remembering Allah, not distracting from Him.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"bullet\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nMay He guide your heart and your hands in every line you draw.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fee0b76658b4c232978","tag":"Contemporary Life: Art","count":43}],"createdOn":"2025-05-26T13:34:47.799Z"}