Question: 

I would like to know what is the ruling regarding butterflies on children's clothing and other items. Is it permissible or not? 

Answer: 

Primarily, Shariah prohibits every kind of animate picture; however, if it is so tiny that it is indistinguishable for a person who looks at it while standing, it will be allowed to wear such clothes; otherwise, not.i

AND ALLAH TA'AALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST

ANSWERED BY: Sohel Lala 

CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B. 

Islamic Date:٢٢ جمادى الأولى 1441 

English Date: 18 January 2020

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