Fatwa #138938 February 2006United States of America

It is said that angles don’t enter our house if there is a photo of a human being or animals made of clay or toys?

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Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] said, ‘The angels do not enter the house in which there is a dog or a picture (animate).’ (Jaamius-sagheer Hadith9758)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

#87551) idols in the house, what is the best thing to do about it, 2) Can I still pray in my room where there are no idols but some figurines and stuffed toys featuring cartoon characters and animals?
#28039What should one do with clothing with animate objects? Please clarify the Hadith of angels not entering the home with pictures in it? Can we accept greetings on non-Islamic festivals and practices?
#17655Yesterday I entered my grandparents house and said "assalaamu alaikum", I was then scolded by my grandfather who said it is not permissible to greet somebody when they are eating.
#33633What should one do with clothing with animate objects? Please clarify the Hadith of angels not entering the home with pictures in it? Can we accept greetings on non-Islamic festivals and practices?
#11968What should we say for protection when leaving the house? What are the aadaab of leaving and entering one’s home? What is the Du’aa to stop Shaytaan or Jinn from entering our house?
#1326Are ornaments of animals such as dolphins or birds allowed in the house, like a vase, etc?
#1580Can you have photos in a closed area, like a cupboard or picture album?
#18830What do you think about Mufti Ibn Adam Al-Kawthari's fatwa about photography/videos? Mufti Taqi Usmani's view is also mentioned there:

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