Is it disliked to pray towards a standing image or picture?
Chapter on Imamate and Congregational Prayer
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
It is disliked to pray towards a standing image positioned facing the worshipper. This prohibition exists because images are worshipped besides Allah. A narration from Aisha states that she placed a garment with figures (tasawir) in front of the Prophet while he prayed, and he forbade it or disliked it, as narrated by Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Hatim. Furthermore, images distract the worshipper by drawing the eye and causing inattention during prayer.