I suspect (and I’m no expert) that is the intent behind the artwork that causes offense. If I were to paint a picture of a Muslim man in period costume and title it ‘Ibn Mustafanibble Contemplating The Sunset’, no one would bat an eye. If, however, I titled it, ‘The Prophet (Peace But Upon Him!) Contemplating The Sunset’, I’d be slit up a treat. I also imagine that if I were to draw a bowl of fruit and title it, ‘The Prophet At Rest’, I’d be in for it.
If ANY piece of artwork is said to be of Muhammad, it’s the act of calling it so that makes it haram.
Interestingly enough, the Q’ran doesn’t forbid artistic depictions of the Prophet. It’s a tradition with no real basis in Islamic scripture.
Boru
If ANY piece of artwork is said to be of Muhammad, it’s the act of calling it so that makes it haram.
Interestingly enough, the Q’ran doesn’t forbid artistic depictions of the Prophet. It’s a tradition with no real basis in Islamic scripture.
Boru
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