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Pictures, Video & Social Media

797 fatawa from 10 South African Darul Iftas on Pictures, Video & Social Media, part of Social, Media & Ethics. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.

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Pictures, Video & Social Media fatawa — page 12 of 20

  1. Mufti Online30 Jul 2016Roman Urdu

    Unmarried girl dreaming that she is pregnant

    I am a young unmarried girl but lately i've been having dreams that I am pregnant. This occurred more than twice already. Just wanted to know if…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  2. Mufti Online30 Jul 2016

    Taking pictures of oneself while covering one's face

    Is it permissible to take pictures of yourself when your face is covered?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  3. Mufti Online30 Jul 2016

    Playing video games

    I have a question concerning video games. There is this certain video game in whilst playing the game (when attacking the enemy) the screen shows it…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  4. Mufti Online30 Jul 2016

    Drawing faces without eyes

    Is it permissable for an artist to draw faces without eyes?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  5. Mufti Online30 Jul 2016

    Reciting Qur'an on the cellphone

    Can Quran be recited on a cell without wudhu and also off by heart without wudhu?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  6. Mufti Online30 Jul 2016

    Designing educational games

    I am working as a gaming programmer. I intend to design educational games that will not contain any music or pictures of animate objects. Is this…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  7. Mufti Online27 Jul 2016

    4D scans

    Is 4D scans permissible or not for diagnostic purposes?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  8. Mufti Online27 Jul 2016

    Making youtube videos

    Is it fine if I make youtube videos?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  9. Mufti Online26 Jul 2016

    Taking pictures of animate objects

    I want to ask whether taking a picture with a camera is allowed as it only remains in the computer or camera and does not have a physical form. Will…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  10. Mufti Online26 Jul 2016

    Cellphone under warranty being damaged through one's own doing

    About 2 years ago a purchased a cellphone from a store that offers an extra warranty which I had taken out that says they will provide you with a…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  11. Mufti Online25 May 2016Roman Urdu

    Jaandaar cheezo ki tasweer

    Camera se banai gai tasweer or video ke gunah honay ke pichay ki logic he or ye kahan se sabit he ke camera se banai gai video and pictures gunaah…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  12. Mufti Online18 May 2016

    Ulama' appearing on TV

    While I read your ruling on Digital photography, maulana of almost all sects like Deobandi, Barelvi, Gair Muqallid, Shia or Ahle Sunnat Waljamat are…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  13. Mufti Online17 May 2016

    Using government sponsored uncapped internet for personal use

    I was paid for getting internet for a research project sponsored by the government. I went to local private phone company and purchased Internet…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  14. Mufti Online17 May 2016

    Receiving porn on whatsapp

    I need some help on how to discourage people from sending porn via whats app. Some family members and elderly people are really disgusting and feel…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  15. Mufti Online14 May 2016Roman Urdu

    Tasweer kheenchne se parhez karna

    Maine khwaab mai dekha ke pehle mujhe khabar mili ke mere school ki ek ladki ka intkal ho gaya hai. Jab mai use dekhne gaya to wo usi time jinda ho…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  16. Mufti Online14 May 2016

    Listening to tafseer on the mobile phone without wudhu

    It is permissible to listen to Qur'an tarjuma or tafseer on mobile phone without wudhu?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  17. Mufti Online2 May 2016Roman Urdu

    Youtube, dailymotion, facebook wagairah par tasweer lagaana

    Dailymotion jasay youtube he. Us per video hote ha ise tara dailymotion ha hum na dailymotion sa video le kar facebook par lagane ha aur jitna be…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  18. Mufti Online26 Apr 2016

    Interviewing women on television

    You may have heard of brother Mu'adh Khan from UK (aka Colonel). He has connection with Deobandi Ulama and is mostly well regarded. His latest idea…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  19. Mufti Online25 Apr 2016

    Is digital photography the same as picture making?

    I wish to know what Islam says regarding digital photography. I hear that some scholars regard it as permissible arguing that it is totally…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  20. Mufti Online24 Apr 2016Roman Urdu

    Mia biwi apni tasweer ayk dowsre ku dikhaana phone ke zarye se

    Mera sawaal ye hai ke mai apni biwi se kis had tak phone par sexy baat kar sakta hu or kya mai phon par sex bhi kar sakta hu ya nhi?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  21. Ask Imaam19 Apr 2016

    Working at a TV Channel as an IT Officer

    I am working in a TV channel as an IT officer., and i want to ask you that unfortunately where i work., alot of unethical and unislamic programs…

    Ahmad Jafari
  22. Mufti Online18 Apr 2016

    Paying for the repair work done to one’s phone

    About three years ago, I sent my phone for repairs. When I went to fetch it, they told me that they could not repair it, so I did not pay them.…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  23. Ask Imaam17 Apr 2016

    Is it allowed to be a Photographer?

    Shaykh, I have question about photography. Is it permissible to take pictures of any living thing including plants. Aor if someone wants to have the…

    Jibran Kadarkhan
  24. Mufti Online12 Apr 2016

    Exchanging naked pictures with one's spouse

    My question is that it has been almost a year now since my nikaah. But because of a few months more left in my studies my parents are not doing the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  25. Mufti Online5 Apr 2016

    3D sculptures

    I wanted to know that I have a costly 3D sculpture of a horse in my drawing room. It's carved in a single colour. Please confirm whether it is…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  26. Mufti Online4 Apr 2016Roman Urdu

    Tasweer kheenchna

    Islam mein photography, selfies haraam hai?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  27. Mufti Online2 Apr 2016

    Can a person who possess a cellphone or a car receive zakaat

    I heard from an Aalim that if a person has a fancy touch screen cellphone, then he cannot be given zakaat. 1) If a person has a cellphone worth…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  28. Mufti Online29 Mar 2016Roman Urdu

    Jaandaar cheezo ki tasweer kheenchna owr dekhna

    1. Manay aap se poocha ke jin me be hayaai na ho esy darama dekh sktay he to ap ne farmaya jandar ki tasweer khenchna or dekhna gunah h lakin tv pa…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  29. Mufti Online16 Mar 2016Roman Urdu

    TV par drama show dekhna

    Kia aesy dramay or drama ke scene ya show dekh saktay hn jin ma be-hayai na ho jab ke drama dekhany se toba ki ho? Toba to gunah pe hoti he agar in…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  30. Mufti Online15 Mar 2016

    Giving children dolls, teddy bears, animated story books and toy animals

    My children are young: 5 years, 3 years and 1 year. Are we allowd to let them play wit dolls/teddy bears/animated story books/toy animals, etc? Can…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  31. Mufti Online10 Mar 2016

    Burning family pictures

    I have many old family pictures. How would I dispose of these. I tried burning them but it's not working.

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  32. Mufti Online9 Mar 2016

    Video calling

    My uncle passed away yesterday. His daughter and uncles younger brother stay out of the country and for them it was not possible to reach before the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  33. Mufti Online29 Feb 2016

    Clothing which has a picture of an animate object

    Is it permissible to give away a dress which has pictures of animate objects to a non-Muslim after one knows that it is impermissible to wear such…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  34. Mufti Online22 Feb 2016

    Following the Imaam via the cellphone

    I live in a non-muslim country so every time I go to mosque for prayer, I call my brother on his cell phone so he can listen to the Qiraat of the…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  35. Mufti Online21 Feb 2016

    Taking a picture without the head

    My wife and I agreed that we will not take photos of the baby and send it for friends and family. But she has sent pictures of the baby, neck down…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  36. Mufti Online21 Feb 2016

    Silhouettes of animals

    I know that pictures are not allowed in Islam , but does this include silhouettes of animals?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  37. Mufti Online18 Feb 2016

    Communicating with non-mahram cousins on whatsapp

    A family member created a whatsapp group for my Mother, her three sibling and all their children, so that we can keep in touch. The only problem is…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  38. Ask Imaam14 Feb 2016

    Furniture with Animate Pictures

    I send this question earlier. If you have replied already please ignore this one. Can I use or buy a furniture that is curved with chinese scenary.…

    Zakir Husain
  39. Mufti Online11 Feb 2016

    Selling a TV

    I would like to know the masala regarding the selling of a television. One no longer has the use of a TV and wishes to sell it. Please advise as to…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  40. Mufti Online9 Feb 2016

    Looking at pictures

    Is taking and looking at pictures of fish permissible? This has become widespread with many Muslim fishermen and ulama taking pictures of what fish…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada

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