is it ok as muslims to have statues in our house?

Question

is it ok to have a statue in our houses, just for like furniture, like animals ....
I am asking because once someone said we are not suppose to and that the angles wont be near the statue , do you know if that’s true or not.

i am asking as Furniture not as to worship.

does anyone have a hadith or aya about it.

Answer 1

Asslamualaikom!

Muslim scholars have unanimously agreed on the prohibition of making statues with the purpose of worshipping or revering them. If this is the case, the sin of making statues involves the sculptor, the buyer, the worshipper and deifiers.

There is also an agreement among scholars that the statues made to be an object for training and children toys, i.e. dolls of animals and humans are not included in the prohibition.

However, scholars have differed regarding some other points as follows:

The majority of scholars are of the opinion that defaced or incomplete statues are not prohibited so long as they are not worshipped. However, some scholars prohibit the use of statues under any circumstances whatsoever.

On the other hand, the full-figured statues are, according to the majority of scholars, prohibited, even if they are not worshipped or revered. By the passage of time, there is a possibility of people turning such statutes into objects of worship as did the people of Noah (peace be upon him) who made statues of their pious ancestors in order to remember them, and they ended up worshipping such statues.

Some scholars, however, hold the view that making statues is permissible if they are not deemed to be worshipped.

Deep thinking will show that it is more haram to erect statues commemorating tyrant rulers. Perpetuating the memories of rulers, thinkers, and scientists is best achieved through establishing organizations carrying their names or issuing books about their efforts and achievements.

All the Prophets, were sent to prevent their peoples from worshipping idols or taking such as means to bring them near to Allah. Allah Almighty says: ( We worship them only that they may bring us near unto Allah.) (Az-Zumar 39: 3) In the Qur’an the story of Abraham (peace be upon him) with the idolaters is oft-repeatedly mentioned in order to draw people’s attention to the Oneness of Allah.

According to the scholars’ understanding, the dialogue between the Prophets, peace and blessings be upon them all, and their peoples concerning statues fluctuated between detest and prohibition.

However, making full-figured statues of humans or animals is prohibited. Masruq, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “We entered, along with Abdullah, a house where there were some statues. Pointing at one of them, Abdullah asked: “Whose statue is this?” They answered: “The Virgin”. Thereupon he quoted the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as saying: “Among the people receiving the harshest punishment on the Day of Resurrection will be carvers or sculptors”

The Islamic ruling regarding statues is derived from the Qur’an in which there are many verses tackling this issue. The Qur’an, for example, refers to the making of statues as a form of His Favors on the Prophet Solomon (peace be upon him). This was because such statues were not worshipped at that time and thus did not pose any threat to the belief in the Oneness of Allah. Allah Almighty says: (And unto Solomon (We gave) the wind, whereof the morning course was a month's journey and the evening course a month's journey, and We caused the fount of copper to gush forth for him, and (We gave him) certain of the jinn who worked before him by permission of his Lord. And such of them as deviated from Our command, them We caused to taste the punishment of flaming fire They made for him what he willed: synagogues and statues, basins like wells and boilers built into the ground. Give thanks, O House of David! Few of My bondmen are thankful.) (Saba' 34: 12-13)

The issue of statues should be addressed in light of the following points:

Making, buying or possessing statues falls under the well-known principle of jurisprudence which reads: “Everything is lawful unless there is an attribute turning it into an unlawful matter.”

If the statues are made to be worshipped, then buying, selling or possessing such would be one of the grave sins.

Making statues to imitate Allah’s creatures is also a grave sin. However, such statues could be of a spiritless object, i.e. the sun, the moon … etc or of a lawful doll. Hence, some scholars said that the permissibility or otherwise of such statues depends on the intention of the one who makes them.

Statues or flat drawings made to commemorate great men in a way that may lead to some kind of worship are prohibited; this is out of blocking the ways leading to evil; a rule unanimously agreed upon by scholars.

Statues and drawings which are neither worshipped nor revered are permissible, even if there is no legitimate need for them. Making such statues becomes commendable if there is a legitimate reason, i.e. children dolls are lawful according to the four schools of Islamic jurisprudence.

I know its loooooooooooooooooooooooooong but I hope I have answered you!
Jazakallah Khair!

Answer 2

As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatulla. I apologize for not having an aya or hadith about the subject. But I have recently read a book concering the angels. Basically, anything that depicts something that has a soul (animal or human) should not be on the household and specifically where you pray becuase the angels will not enter that space. Allah (swt) does not like that and the angels do not like what He does not like.
Also, no dogs in the house, no foul odors and no music and no telvision on while you are praying The angles hate all these things. The best way to get the angels to come into your presence and remain there is to recite Quran.

Answer 3

There a hadis against having statues and dogs INSIDE the house. But I believe the fiqh ulama have made some exceptions about statues, like a doll for a plaything of a child is an exception.

Check the trusted link below which is based on the Sunni Hanafi Maturide mazhab or sect.

Answer 4

Hadith - Bukhari 3:428, Narrated Said bin Abu Al-Hasan

While I was with Ibn 'Abbas a man came and said, "O father of 'Abbas! My sustenance is from my manual profession and I make these pictures." Ibn 'Abbas said, "I will tell you only what I heard from Allah's Apostle . I heard him saying, 'Whoever makes a picture will be punished by Allah till he puts life in it, and he will never be able to put life in it.' " Hearing this, that man heaved a sigh and his face turned pale. Ibn 'Abbas said to him, "What a pity! If you insist on making pictures I advise you to make pictures of trees and any other unanimated objects."


Hadith -Bukhari 4:47, Narrated 'Aisha

I stuffed for the Prophet a pillow decorated with pictures (of animals) which looked like a Namruqa (i.e. a small cushion). He came and stood among the people with excitement apparent on his face. I said, "O Allah's Apostle! What is wrong?" He said, "What is this pillow?" I said, "I have prepared this pillow for you, so that you may recline on it." He said, "Don't you know that angels do not enter a house wherein there are pictures; and whoever makes a picture will be punished on the Day of Resurrection and will be asked to give life to (what he has created)?"


Hadith - Bukhari 4:448, Narrated Abu Talha

I heard Allah's Apostle saying; "Angels (of Mercy) do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or a picture of a living creature (a human being or an animal)."

The Noble Qur'an - Al-Anbiyâ 21:51-54

51. And indeed We bestowed aforetime on Ibrâhim (Abraham) his (portion of) guidance, and We were Well-Acquainted with him (as to his Belief in the Oneness of Allâh, etc.).

52. When he said to his father and his people: "What are these images, to which you are devoted?"

53. They said:"We found our fathers worshipping them."

54. He said: "Indeed you and your fathers have been in manifest error."

Answer 5

yeah i have heard the same that the angels will not visit the house which has objects that resemle somehting living

srry no aya or ahdith
but i am ahypocrite as in my kids room there are a few photos of hem on hte wall and all the rest of he house has islamic ayas etc hung on the wall

Answer 6

Abu Talhah said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: The angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or statues.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3053; Muslim, 2106).

Aa’ishah Umm al-Mu’mineen (may Allaah be pleased with her) said that she bought a pillow on which there were images. When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) saw it, he stood at the door and did not enter. She saw on his face that he was upset, and said: O Messenger of Allaah, I repent to Allaah and His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). What is my sin? The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: What is this pillow? She said, I bought it for you so that you could sit on it and recline on it. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: On the Day of Resurrection, the makers of these images will be punished and it will be said to them, Give life to that which you have created. And he said: The angels do not enter a house in which there are images. (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1999; Muslim, 2107).

Abu’l-Hiyaaj al-Asadi said: ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib said to me: Shall I not send you on the same basis as the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) sent me? Do not leave any statue without destroying it, and do not leave any built-up grave without razing it to the ground. (According to one report: and do not leave any picture without erasing it). (narrated by Muslim, 969).

Answer 7

^^
no, that wont be idolatry cuz she wouldn't be worshiping it. Its all in your belief. If its part of the furniture thn i think its ok. Dont we have animal and human toys too? ...Its the same thing

Answer 8

As long as you don't start worshipping it lol, there is nothing wrong. As well, it is best you don't keep them in an area where you pray.

Answer 9

from what i know you're not supposed to.
especially if its a human, animal, etc [creation of god]

im srry. i dont have an aya or hadith

Answer 10

Its ok if you are not worshiping it. Thats if you are Muslim, not a Wahabi