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المدينه
Very true. In the schools and kindergartens here they still have the cross in class, I know they still have to go to church at the beginning and end of the school year. So symbolism, yeah, I hear that
I had heard different opinions about pictures, paintings and other decorations. I don't want to purposely do something wrong. I don't like to be a hypocrite. Thank you very much for your input. I appreciate it.
May Allah forgive us and bless us all with a sound mind and good judgement
No I am sorry, I think you understood my message wrong. you should not quit making those paintings...that is a good thing...please do continue with it if you like doing that. you can even hang those paintings up in your home....also totally OK.
In a mosque you also find names of Allah and our prophet (pbuh) and that is also totally OK.
So do not change anything about that idea.
That what I said about symbols and idolizing applies for anything...a mountain, a piece of rock, a tree, fire, a picture of your ancestors, even objects like necklaces, lucky charmes...I would not even look suprised if mobile phones will be idolized some day...so basically everything...That doesn't mean you should ban everything out your life.
So again...please do not quit your passion.