Teaching art

Q 4: I work as an art teacher. Is this a lawful career? I do not draw people or sculpture statues. But I teach girls drawing and performing artistic works.

A: If the artistic works and the kinds of education you teach do not contradict the purified Islamic law, your work will be permissible. (Part No. 12; Page No. 183) There are other details with regard to drawing. Drawing pictures of living beings is not permissible. This is proven by authentic Hadith reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) where he warned against these things. He cursed those who draw pictures or sculpture statues of living beings. But drawing pictures of inanimate beings such as stones, trees and the like is permissible.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.