Someone asked: Is there a distinction in Islamic law between different types of statues or three-dimensional objects, and what is the ruling on keeping small, non-worshipped figurines, such as souvenirs and fridge magnets?
In Short: According to eminent scholars, souvenirs with 3D designs are not considered haram (forbidden). The prohibition on image-making is for objects intended for worship, and these small items are not used for that purpose.
According to the rulings of eminent scholars, such souvenirs or dolls do not fall in the category of forbidden images. Image-making was forbidden because they were used solely for worship. Making statues without such intention is allowed; that is why we read in the Quran that the Prophet Sulayman used to hire people to make statues for him.
Therefore, in many Muslim countries, statues have been set up to commemorate the scientists and scholars or great leaders. Their sole purpose is to cherish their memory without any association of shirk.
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