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In the fourth chapter of the book, the author examines significant jurisprudential details concerning the prohibition of sculpture. The author analyzes these details based on the opinions of those who advocate for the prohibition. | In the fourth chapter of the book, the author examines significant jurisprudential details concerning the prohibition of sculpture. The author analyzes these details based on the opinions of those who advocate for the prohibition. | ||
=== "Direct agent" and "indirect agent" === | === "Direct agent" and "indirect agent" === | ||
Some Islamic jurists assert that the prohibition against creating statues and images is limited to the direct agent. In contrast, a number of jurists broaden this prohibition to encompass those who are indirectly involved. The direct agent is defined as the individual who constructs the statue directly, while indirect involvement refers to someone who, without direct participation, contributes by supplying the necessary tools or equipment. [[Imam Khomeini]] accepts this distinction and allows for indirect involvement, while Seyyed Kazem Yazdi firmly denies this differentiation, claiming it is inseparable (p. 127). | Some Islamic jurists assert that the prohibition against creating statues and images is limited to the direct agent. In contrast, a number of jurists broaden this prohibition to encompass those who are indirectly involved. The direct agent is defined as the individual who constructs the statue directly, while indirect involvement refers to someone who, without direct participation, contributes by supplying the necessary tools or equipment. [[Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini|Imam Khomeini]] accepts this distinction and allows for indirect involvement, while Seyyed Kazem Yazdi firmly denies this differentiation, claiming it is inseparable (p. 127). | ||
After critically examining these viewpoints, the author raises several questions, one of the most significant being whether the prohibition can be extended from the direct agent to the indirect agent. The author references the words of Seyyed Yazdi, who states that the initial implication of any action is its attribution to direct involvement; however, this characteristic can be disregarded when supporting evidence is present (p. 131). Seyyed Yazdi also distinguishes between transitive and intransitive actions, indicating that transitive actions are more general, while intransitive actions are exclusively linked to direct involvement (p. 132). Ultimately, the author accepts Seyyed Yazdi's perspective on this matter and rejects the view of [[Seyyed Abul-Qasim Khoei]], who advocates for extension without evidence (p. 137). | After critically examining these viewpoints, the author raises several questions, one of the most significant being whether the prohibition can be extended from the direct agent to the indirect agent. The author references the words of Seyyed Yazdi, who states that the initial implication of any action is its attribution to direct involvement; however, this characteristic can be disregarded when supporting evidence is present (p. 131). Seyyed Yazdi also distinguishes between transitive and intransitive actions, indicating that transitive actions are more general, while intransitive actions are exclusively linked to direct involvement (p. 132). Ultimately, the author accepts Seyyed Yazdi's perspective on this matter and rejects the view of [[Seyyed Abul-Qasim Khoei]], who advocates for extension without evidence (p. 137). | ||
=== The ruling on images === | === The ruling on images === | ||