What is the ruling on drawing artistic impressions of Paradise
Question: 22723
What is the ruling on drawing artistic impressions of Paradise based on the descriptions given by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)?
Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and his family.
That is not permissible, and it is not possible, because the
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us that his
Lord said, describing Paradise: “I have prepared for My righteous servants
that which no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and it has not crossed the
mind of man. Recite, if you wish:
‘No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy’
[al-Sajdah 32:17 – interpretation of the meaning].”
(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3244; Muslim, 3824).
This drawing may lead to belittling of the delights of Paradise; the descriptions narrated in the Qur’aan and Sunnah are sufficient, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
explained to his companions. And Allaah knows best.
Source:
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
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