Fatwa #103030 September 2000Pakistan

Is selling sculptures like animals, statues of people that have faces permissible. I would be buying these from a wholesaler, and not crafting or making it myself.

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I would like to know if it is permissible before I commence my business. I would be buying them from a wholesaler, and reselling them to the general public. Please provide details.

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It is not permissible to purchase and sell sculptures and statues of people
that have faces.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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