Is it permissible to have depictions of animals on items that are trodden upon or leaned against, such as carpets and cushions?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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It is permissible if the animal depictions are on items that are sat upon or leaned against, such as carpets and cushions. This is permitted because when such depictions are trampled and degraded, they are neither revered nor glorified, thus not resembling idols that are worshipped or taken as deities.