Are Statues Prohibited in Islam?

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Are Statues Prohibited in Islam?

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Are Statues Prohibited in Islam? - Islam Question & Answer

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It is forbidden to make statues, whether the statue is of a Muslim or a disbeliever. Whoever does that is trying to match the creation of Allah and thus deserves to be cursed.

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