Can Muslims Create Artwork Based on Poetry?
Question
Assalamualaikum. If there a poem in which the poet talks about the emotions he/she feels and calls himself/herself selfish , so can one make a painting based on it and gift it to the poet .
Islamic Ruling & Answer
Walekumussalam,
Yes, it is permissible to create a painting based on such a poem and gift it to the poet, provided that it does not include anything impermissible according to Islamic guidelines.
Answered by
Daurah-e-Hadith (Fazil), Darul Uloom Deoband · Specialization in Fiqh & Ifta (Grade A), Jamea Tul Hidaya, Jaipur
July 02, 2026
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