Graphic designer using pictures of animate objects in his designs

Submitted by user2 on Sun, 2019-02-10 08:03

Q: I am a Graphics Designer. I have been working on the software called Illustrator. This software is used to make logo, portraits and many other designs.

I work for different clients all over the world. In almost all the projects I have to make a picture of a human, animals and plants to make it attractive. But I came to know from somewhere that making these designs is forbidden in Islam. If yes, then why taking pictures is allowed?

I hope to get a detailed answer. If this is really forbidden then please suggest what I can create. I think in these ages its difficult to run away from pictures and drawings since they are every where.

A: You can make pictures of plants and flowers etc. Avoid pictures of animate objects. For further details refer to http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3394

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Category:

Business and Dealings›Ijaarah›Permissible and Impermissible employment

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