Decorating Masjids

Q: I would like to inform you of my Islamic project for which I intend to establish a special factory to export this personal model of a Masjid (mosque) to the whole world, especially to Europe and the USA as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the pioneer country in exporting the Book of Allah and the Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) of the Prophet (peace be upon him). I am really honored that Your Eminence would support me with an opinion, consultation and spiritual support. It is worth mentioning that the girls who manufacture these models are the girls of this country, who graduated from technical departments in institutes and colleges which opened the first (Part No. 5; Page No. 191

A: This work is not permissible because of the authentic Hadiths reported concerning the prohibition of decorating Masjids. Moreover, this decoration will distract those who offer Salah (Prayer) by engaging themselves in looking and reflecting on these decorations and drawings.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.