Q&A: Is it permitted to draw a sun and moon on paper or on a computer?
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Is it permitted to draw a sun and moon on paper or on a computer?
Question
I saw that some forbid this, and it’s not simple for graphic designers.
Answer
Indeed, formally it is forbidden. But it seems to me that there is room to permit it. Just as the Rema permitted something that belongs to the public, where there is no concern that it is intended for idol worship, so too in our case it is clear that there is no such concern. If the image is somewhat flawed or partially obscured, it is certainly permitted.