Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
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.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Pictures, Video & Social Media fatawa — page 15 of 20
- Mufti Online2 Oct 2014
Social networking
What is the shari view regarding drugs and social networking?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Sep 2014
Punishment for taking photos of animate objects
During a Nikah programme recently. A Moulana quoted our prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) saying: "The biggest sins my Ummat will have on the day…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Sep 2014
Purse with an animate object
I wanted to know that as in our religion it is haraam to keep pics, statues,photos in the home because we pray only Allah (Ta'ala). Now I have a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Sep 2014
Ads on free websites
I have a medical website hosted for free by a company called WordPress. Occasionally, they will place an advert on my website at their discretion.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN3 Sep 2014
Grocery items with animate pictures
Q. Please help. I know we are not allowed to hang any pictures in home as frames or on display of living animals or people. But what abt those on…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Ask Imaam30 Aug 2014
Using someone else’s Wi-F, Birthdays, digital pictures
1. Is it permissible to use someone else's wifi if they haven't put a password?(of neighbours, adjacent offices, etc) there are some places where…
Arshad Ali - Mufti Online24 Aug 2014
Using emojis in SMS, Whatsapp, etc
Would the use of emojis in SMS, Whatsapp, Viber, Telegram etc. constitute picture making (therefore impermissible) within the purview of Shar'iah?…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Aug 2014
Addiction of social networking sites
I would like some advice on how to cure the addiction of social networking sites?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Aug 2014
Youtube and videos
I was wondering whether it is allowed to do video logs or facecams for youtube videos! Does it depend on what the video is for, is it allowed it is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Jun 2014
Raising funds using videos
A charity trust run under the stewardship of scholars is doing fund raising by means of video appeals in the Masjid Jamat Khana. In these videos…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Jun 2014Roman Urdu
TV dhekna
Main yeh poochna chahta tha ke mere waalid ki recently waafat hui hai 1 and half months pehle. Kya hum abhi TV open kar ke islaamic channels dekh…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Jun 2014
Grandparents taking photos of one's children
Please advise me as to how one should stop his grandparents (who are constantly helping him out and who he sees at least three times a week out of…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Jun 2014
Grandparents taking photos of one's children
If someone does not want photos to be taken of their baby and they know their grandparents are taking in the quiet, must they tell them not to?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam7 Jun 2014
What is the ruling of taking pictures?
What is the ruling on taking pictures? Is it haram? And can you please explain the hadith that says "The one who will receive the most punishment on…
Mufti Saeed Ahmed Golaub - Mufti Online28 May 2014
Profile pictures of animate objects on Whatsapp
On whatsapp, which is an instant messaging service for smartphones, people can post a profile for themselves. Many people post a photograph of…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam18 May 2014
Is it permissible to put up pictures and videos of animate objects on WhatsApp?
On whatsapp, which is an instant messaging service for smartphones, people can post a profile for themselves. Many people post a photograph of…
Bilal Mohammad - Mufti Online17 Apr 2014
Removing the entire head from pictures of animate objects
With regards to pictures of human beings and animals on boxes, plastic containers, dolls etc. Is it sufficient to remove the eyes only?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam5 Apr 2014
Are cartoon movies and video games allowed?
I have seen a fatwa of Mufti Taqi Usmani about digital pictures being allowed with reference to TV and mobile, and was based on rulings of music and…
Nabeel Valli - Mufti Online24 Mar 2014
Making zikr while watching TV
Is it ok to do zikr while watching tv?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Mar 2014
Hanging pictures of Makka Shareef and Madina Shareef in one's home
Is it permissible to have pictures of the Kaaba and Masjid-e-Nabawi hanging around the house? Also, is it permissible to have pictures of other…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Mar 2014
Whatsapp, BBM, etc
What does mufti saheb suggest regarding the use of whatsapp, BBM etc. Is it not advisable to use, or fine?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam16 Mar 2014
1)Watching TV. 2) Reciting a Sūrah in all the rak’āt of the optional prayers.
1. In my country, most tv programs including news broadcast are being sponsored by alcoholic companies or banks that deal in interest. though i…
Nabeel Valli - Ask Imaam19 Feb 2014
Is it permissible to play and create video games?
Is apps/games that you play on the phone Haraam? Games like angry birds, Fifa etc. Is it OK for me to make games like that, upload it to the…
Nabeel Valli - Mufti Online19 Feb 2014
Keeping a distance from one's mother due to her persisting in taking photographs
My family is very well aware that I do not take pictures, but my mother does not respect my request and happily clicks away, taking pictures of my…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Feb 2014
Photography
Photography has been prohibited in Shariah. This being so, how could one even fulfill his Haj/Umrah, as photograph is a mandatory requirement for…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam12 Feb 2014
Is permissible to watch animated porn?
Is watching animated porn is OK since we are not seeing the real characters?Secondly how to control the sexual desires if a person is unable to get…
Saleem Ibn Sajawal Khan - Mufti Online5 Feb 2014
Diagrams of the reproductive system
Is it permissible to look at diagrams of reproductive system while studying biology?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2014
Photography of inanimate objects?
What does Islam have to say about photography of inanimate objects?
Zakariya Memon - Mufti Online18 Jan 2014
Baseless messages
I recieved the following text message, is it compulsory for me to forward the message to others in my contact list, because he has taken a oath,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Jan 2014
Pictures of butterflies
Is a picture of a butterfly moorat?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Jan 2014
Making money from blogging
I have one question. Is making money from blogging which contains games, softwares, etc haram or halal?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online6 Jan 2014
Cartoons and films portraying Ambiya (Alayhimus Salaam) and Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum)
What is the Islamic ruling regarding cartoons or films which portray stories of the Ambiyaa (alaihimus salaam) or the Sahaabah (radiyallahu anhum)?…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Dec 2013
Photographs for firearm licence
A condition for applying for a firearm licence in South Africa is that one must submit 2 photographs wherein one may not be using any headgear ie.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2013
Should the husband and wife have separate accounts?Is celebrating birthday, watching TV permissible? How do animals glorify Allah?
I pray that you are all in a high state of iman and good health. JazakumAllah khair for taking the time to respond to our questions and teach us,…
Arshad Ali - Mufti Online11 Dec 2013
Pictures of animate objects on a musalla
My friend has a Musalla (prayer mat) which looks like it has facial images. Can the musalla be used for the purpose of sitting and sleeping? What…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Dec 2013
Security Cameras
Is it permmissible just for security reasons to have a security camera screen in or outside of the musjid showing live people (the faces and the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Dec 2013
Digital pictures
What about digital pictures of living things?Are they legal or not in islam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam20 Nov 2013
Can I send my picture to a person who intends on marrying me?
A few years back, I had a circle of friends which was co, astaghfirullah. when Allah swt guided me, I left all my unlawful relationships for the…
Bilal Mohammad - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2013
Animating Photos
My job consists of promoting products as an affiliate, on commission basis. My job is to advertise a particular advertiser's page, in any way I can…
Hisham Dawood - Mufti Online14 Nov 2013
Storing digital pictures on a computer or mobile phone
Is storing pictures digitally in a mobile or computer haraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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