Muhammad/images

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These are some early depictions of Muhammad. Islam discourages the depiction of Muhammad and even of living things in general, though it is not clear how rigorous the prohibition is and it may vary from sect to sect. See Wikipedia: Depictions of Muhammad and Wikipedia: Aniconism in Islam.

  • image dating from approximately 973–1048 AD

  • image dating from approximately 1315 AD of Muhammad rededicating the Kaaba Black Stone

  • image dating from approximately 1550 AD depicting Muhammad ascending on the Burak into the Heavens, a journey known as the Miraj

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