Is it okay to draw if the scholars say it's allowed, even if my heart feels unsure?
Assalamu alaikum. I've been an artist for a long time, and drawing has always been a huge passion of mine. When I first learned that some scholars say drawing complete faces is haram, I stopped out of fear of doing something wrong. But recently, I did some deep research and found that in the Maliki school of thought, drawing is considered completely permissible. I looked into the hadiths and the arguments, and honestly, it makes a lot of sense to me-it adds up logically. Now, I feel like I should go back to drawing the way I used to. I don't draw anything inappropriate, like women or nudity, of course. Just being able to sketch full faces without worrying it's outside Islamic law feels really freeing. But part of me is scared that I'm just choosing this opinion because it's easier, even though the evidence supports it. I'm afraid I might be lying to myself or cherry-picking rulings just to do what I want, but I genuinely love art so much. I've been making dua every day, asking Allah if drawing is good for me, to increase my passion, and if it's bad, to take it away from me. And honestly, my love for art keeps growing, and my faith hasn't weakened because of it. I just want to know: am I sinning here? Should I be worried, even if logic says it's fine? My heart feels cautious, and I'd appreciate any advice. Jazakallahu khairan.