Question
Reference number: 652156 | Islamic Creed | Dec. 10, 2022
What is the ruling on putting on a gold necklace containing the image of Virgin Mary and her son Jesus; is it allowed or forbidden?
Answer
Praise Be to Allah and Peace Be Upon His Messenger.
Referring to your question, as Muslims, we believe in the Prophethood of Jesus and he is the servant of Allah and His Messenger; whosoever denies this is not considered a true Muslim.
However, we cannot be sure that such an image truly refers to them; moreover, a Muslim is not allowed to imitate non-Muslims and do what is particular to them. Ibn Omar narrated that the prophet (PBUH) had said: “He who imitates any people (in their actions) is considered to be one of them.” Regarded as Sahih.