Is image-making haram in islam?

Greendew

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A lot of people say that drawing/painting/sculpting is haram, and try to justify it with this hadith:

1678. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, "Those who draw pictures will be punished on the Day of Resurrection; and it will be said to them: `Breathe soul into what you have created.'''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

However, it says in Surat Saba of the Glorious Qur'an that Allah commanded the jinns to work for the prophet Sulaiman, and this included making statues:

[Saba 34:13] They made for him whatever he wished - synagogues and statues, basins like ponds, and large pots built into the ground; “Be thankful, O the people of Dawud!” And few among My bondmen are grateful.

What are your opinions?
Jazakum Allahu Khayran :-)
 
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