Images, Pictures, and the like are considered haram by many Muslims! It has been a source of continued debated for years. We asked Dr. Khalid Yahya Blankinship, to provide an historical analysis of this issueThe Lamppost Education Initiative features high-quality Islamic scholarship! Please take a look at this exclusive presentation from Dr. Khalid Yahya Blankinship in a conversation with our founder, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali on “Coins and Images”

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