Taking pictures of children without their faces

· 18 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1437 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Is it permissible to take pictures of kids in such a way that their face is cropped just for the sake of keeping memories of their childhood. I shall be thankful for your reply.

Answer

No, it is not permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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