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Last updated: 11th October 2005
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assalamualaykum warahmatullai wabarakatuhu
my brothers bring in newspapaers constantly into the home. which are filled with pictures
crossing out the eyes etc wastes so much of my time and within the week or so they get recyclyed and used up or thrown away,
so is it permissible to keep such pictures in the home because the newspaper will be thrown out anyway?

walaykum assalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu


Bismillah

Al-jawab billahi at-taufeeq (the answer with Allah's guidance)


Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is reported to have said that, 'The
Malaaikah do not enter into those homes wherein there are dogs and pictures
(of animate objects).' [Reported by Imam al-Bukhari and Muslim ].

This Hadith means that such an action constitutes violation and disobedience to Divine Orders. The presence of Angels manifests Allah's Mercy. So, the house in which there is no Mercy of Allah is not good.


Also, In the light of the above Hadith, we understand that animate pictures should not be kept in the house. Hence, newspapers and magazines should be removed from the house after being used.

However, if one cannot remove it after use, it should then be covered with something or place it in the cabinet draw or something similar.


And Only Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.
Mufti
Answer last updated on:
16th September 2007
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