'Painting is a major sin in Islam': Moeen Ali slammed for drawing Sir Vivian Richards's portrait

3 August 2017, 15:41 IST

England's all rounder Moeen Ali was slammed for drawing veteran cricketer Sir Vivian Richards's portrait that was shared by him on micro blogging site Twitter.

The well-known Muslim British player has shared his Richards's painting on Twitter and wrote, “Please do support @CricketUnited and bid on my drawing of Sir Viv to support @PCA @Chance2Shine @LordsTaverners.”

But it seems that some people are not interested in supporting his painting as people on Twitter fumed in anger.

Please do support @CricketUnited and bid on my drawing of Sir Viv to support @PCA @Chance2Shine @LordsTaverners https://t.co/EB2pbSjufX pic.twitter.com/apaQ80PAoG
— Moeen Ali (@MoeenAli) July 26, 2017

There is a section of society that thinks that drawing painting in Islam is a 'major sin'.

This is a major sin! Those drawing this are the most severely punished on the Day of Judgement. https://t.co/tfyVXU31Pr
— Assim Alhakeem (@Assimalhakeem) August 2, 2017

Bro painting is not allowed in Islam. U can try something else to raise funds. Ur intentions r clean but avoid haraam ways 4 noble causes
— mohammad umair (@umairdotansari) July 31, 2017

dont u know brother, to draw such paintings/drawings is NOT allowed in Islam? as per my little knowledge.
— EngrMuhammad Zeeshan (@engr_zeeshi) July 26, 2017

As far as Moeen's performance is concerned, the 30-year-old player has been instrumental with his bat as well as ball.

Recently, Moeen got a hat-trick against South Africa, helping England notch up a 239-run victory against South Africa at the Kennington Oval, in London, on Monday.