the latest generations of mobile phones (3G) have video phone capabilities, is it permissible to use this facility?
Question
1. the latest generations of mobile phones (3G) have video phone capabilities, is it permissible to use this facility?
2. does a person need to have wudhu to recite the Quran in a mobile phone or similar device (arabic text)?
Answer
1. According to Shariah, it is not permissible to make use of the 3G facility if it is used for Haraam activities like watching movies etc. However, if it is used for permissible means it will be permissible to make use of this facility..
2. It is not necessary to have Wudhu when reciting from the mobile phone. However, the words that appear on the screen must not be touched without Wudhu.
And Allah Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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