Painting and Sculpture: Can Children Draw Illustrations of Qur’anic Stories Like the People of the Elephant?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Painting and Sculpture: Can Children Draw Illustrations of Qur’anic Stories Like the People of the Elephant?

English:

Question #1217:

What is the ruling in the matter of children drawing pictures of Qur’anic stories such as that of the People of the Elephant and the cleavage of the sea for Moses (a.s.)?

Answer #1217:

There is no objection to it in itself. However, it must be based on the truth, making sure to avoid dabbling in falsehoods and not to impinge on the sanctity of the subject matter.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Painting and Sculpture