Hanging pictures in Masjids

Q 3: Is it permissible to hang magazines including pictures of some well-known Muslim personalities in Masjids (mosques)? What should we do about whoever does so?

A: It is not permissible to hang pictures neither in Masjids nor elsewhere. Hanging pictures in Masjids is more severely prohibited, for this is a means to commit Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship). Whoever does so should be advised to reject this. It is authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The angels do not enter a house wherein there is a picture. It is authentically reported that he (peace be upon him) also said to `Aly (may Allah be pleased with him) Spare no portrait unwiped out. Many Hadiths have also been narrated to this effect.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.