Is it true that the Prophet (saw) had destroyed all idols and paintings, EXCEPT
for those that pertained to Prophet Isa and Mariam (peace be upon them)?
I have read that when the Prophet (saw) had finally made his move in taking
over Mecca as it leader, one of his first actions was to destroy the idols in
the House of God. If the above is true, could you please refer me to an
original source/text that describes these events? Any other recommedations of
excellent books on the biography of the Prophet (saw) that are in English would
be appreciated.
Answer 17959 2006-08-10
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ask-imam.com --> Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam]
marched against the Makkans after their break of the treaty of Hudaybiyah. The
day the Muslims were blessed with victory is known as Yawmul Fath. On this
day, the Kaabah returned to its original form, free from the pollution of the
pagans (polytheists). Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] saw to the
destruction and removal of all the paintings and statues.
Ibn Abbaas [radhiallaahu anhu] narrates that Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam]
entered the house (Kabah) wherein he found the picture of Maryam and Ibraaheem
(alayhimus salaam). Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] thereafter mentioned,
As for them, they had heard that the Angels do not enter a house contain
pictures. (Bukhari vol.4 Hadith3351)
The above contains some important points:
1. Ibraahim (alayhimus salaam)and Maryam (alayhimus salaam)knew that picture
making is forbidden.
2. Angels do not enter a house containing pictures;
3. Ibraahim (alayhimus salaam)and Maryam (alayhimus salaam)are not responsible
for the pictures made of them.
In another narration, ibn Abbaas [radhiallaahu anhu] narrates, When Nabi
[sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] saw pictures (idols) in the Kabah, he did not
enter till he gave a decree for their destruction. Thereafter, they were erased
and Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] saw Ibraahim and Ismail (alayhimus
salaam) within divining arrows in their hands. Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi
wasallam] said, May Allah destroy them, I take an oath on Allah that they
(Ibraahim and Ismail (alayhimus salaam)never predicted the future with diving
arrows. (Ibid)
In another Hadith, Jaabir (alayhimus salaam) mentions that there were pictures
in the Kabah. Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] commanded Umar [radhiallaahu
anhu] to erase them. Umar (alayhimus salaam)went with a cloth and erased them
with the cloth. Nabi (alayhimus salaam)entered the Kabah and there were no
pictures remaining. (Musnad Ahmad vol.3 Hadith396)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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