Miswar bin Makhrama came to visit Ibn Abbas during an illness he was suffering from. He noticed that Ibn Abbas was wearing a garment of brocade, and in front of him was a brazier decorated with figures.Miswar said to him, "Abu Abbas, what is this garment you are wearing?"Ibn Abbas replied, "What is it?"Miswar said, "It is brocade."Ibn Abbas said, "By Allah, I did not realize it was brocade. I do not think the Messenger of Allah ﷺ forbade it except on account of arrogance and pride, and we, by the praise of Allah, are not like that."Miswar then asked, "What is this brazier with figures on it?"Ibn Abbas replied, "Do you not see how we have burned them with fire?"
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دخل المسور بن مخرمة على ابن عباس يعوده في مرض مرضه فرأى عليه ثوب إستبرق وبين يديه كانون عليه تماثيل فقال له يا أبا عباس ما هذا الثوب الذي عليك قال وما هو قال إستبرق قال والله ما علمت به وما أظن رسول الله ﷺ نهى عنه إلا للتجبر والتكبر ولسنا بحمد الله كذلك قال فما هذا الكانون الذي عليه الصور قال ابن عباس ألا ترى كيف أحرقناها بالنار