It is narrated from Umm al-Mu'mineen Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that once she took a sheet with pictures on it. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw it, he stood at the door and did not enter. I noticed signs of displeasure on his face. I said, "O Messenger of Allah! I repent before Allah and His Messenger. What mistake have I made?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "What is this sheet?" I replied, "I bought it for you to sit on and lean against." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Those who make these pictures will be subjected to punishment on the Day of Resurrection, and it will be said to them, 'Give life to what you have created.'" And he said, "The angels of mercy do not enter a house in which there are pictures."