By
A Student of Darul Uloom
Holcombe, Bury, U.K
Entering Homes Wherein Pictures are Displayed
The abhorrence of Islam for pictures of living things is so great that even entry into houses wherein pictures are displayed is not permissible. The Angels of Mercy do not enter such houses. The Holy Messenger sallallahu alaihe wasallam said,
“The Angels (of Mercy) do not enter homes wherein there is a dog or picture.”
Prophets of Allah do not enter homes wherein there are pictures displayed. The following incident in this regard is related by the noble wife of Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam, Hazrat Aisha radiyallahu anha:
She had purchased a cushion decorated with pictures. When Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam saw it, he remained outside at the entrance, and did not enter. She perceived disgust on his face, hence she said, “O Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihe wasallam, I repent unto Allah and His Messenger. What sin have I committed?” Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam replied, “What is this cushion for?” She said, “I bought it for you to sit on and recline.” Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam said, “Verily, the owners of these pictures will be punished, and it will be said to them, ‘Give life to that which you tried to create.” Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam added, “Verily, the home which has pictures in it is not visited by Angels.”
(Agreed)
The Fuqahaa (Jurists of Islam) say on the basis of these Ahaadith that it is not permissible for a Muslim to enter a house in which pictures of living beings are displayed.
Imaam Nawawi rahmatullahi alaihe states in Sharhul Muslim that Imaam Zuhra rahmatullahi alaihe said, “It is not permissible to use an object with pictures on it nor is it permissible to enter a house wherein there are pictures.”
Now when you switch on your TV set remember that you are guilty of the sinful act of displaying pictures in your home. When the TV is playing in your home it is not permissible for Muslims to enter your home. The Angels do not enter such a home and Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam did not enter and chose to remain outside in disgust. In playing your TV set you are guilty of aiding and abetting a naked act of Haraam. And, Allah commands in the Holy Qur’aan:
“And do not assist each other in sin and transgression.”
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