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.
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Pictures, Video & Social Media fatawa — page 17 of 20
- Mufti Online19 Dec 2012
Photo reporting for a construction company
I work in a construction site and almost everyday I need to give report to client about the activities going on on site, for this report client…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Dec 2012
Live Video Streaming
At a recent Islamic school event the MC and subsequent speakers were streamed live to the female section of the hall. In this way the females were…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Nov 2012
Arabic TV series show Jews fighting alongside the Muslims in the battle of Badr
In the Arabic TV series about Omar Ibn Al Khattab, a Jew is shown fighting along with the Muslims in the battle of Badr. Is there evidence for this…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Nov 2012
What should we do with TV's?
I wanted to know what we should do with TV(s) we no longer want to keep in the house, alhumdulillah the usage of TV has reduced considerably in our…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam16 Oct 2012
Will the deceased see the picture of Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam in the grave?
Assalamalaykum warahmatulla,when the kafan put in grave the angels of allah asking 3 quedtion.When they come to asking what is your nabi name at…
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2012
Is the profession of taking passport size photographs permissible?
KIA MAI PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH KA BUSINESS KAR SAKTA HU EIA ISLAM MAI HALAL HAI?
Abdul Hannan Nizami - Mufti Online13 Oct 2012
Advertising on Television as well as selling Televisions
Can one advertise on Television? Can one sell Televisions?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Oct 2012
Why are pictures of inanimate objects permissible?
The ijma of scholars have permitted painting of tress, flowers etc which are considered as living and have also permitted painting of nature like…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Oct 2012
Lifestyle images for advertising
We would like to query whether it is permissable to use lifestyle images for our advertising indoor and outdoor.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Oct 2012
Video Calls
Is video calls permissible? That is, together with speaking to the person, you can see his face? Is skype permissible? Is facebook permissible?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Oct 2012
Keeping a photo of a person who has passed away have any effect on the deceased
By keeping a photo of a person who has passed away have any effect on the deceased, like any punishment on the deceased etc?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Oct 2012
Frames of the Holy Ka'bah with people making Tawaaf
Can one display frames of the Holy Ka'bah with people making Tawaaf?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Oct 2012
What constitutes as a prohibited picture?
What constitutes as a prohibited picture? If the eyes are only removed, does it still remain a prohibited picture? Is a Taweez with a face, eyes…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Oct 2012
Taking photographs
What is the verdict on taking photographs? Recently in many newspapers prominent masajid & organizations were photographed after distribution of…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Oct 2012
Photos of nature, landscapes and wildlife
Does the following Ahaadith apply to photos of nature, landscapes, what about wildlife? Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “The people who will…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Sep 2012
Art student drawing figures of people
I am an art student, am I allowed to draw figures like batman, judge dredd, Michael Jackson, etc whose eyes are covered by a mask or a hat? Can I…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Sep 2012
Using pictures for educational purposes
Kindly advise us regarding on the following issues when they are done / used for educational purposes: Using text books or magazines, posters or any…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Sep 2012
Using skype
I would like to know whether the usage of skype to talk to my relatives abroad is permissible or not? Will it fall under picture making? Skype is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Sep 2012
Cartoons that look like humans
I wanted to know are the cartoons that look like humans halaal. Sometimes there might be a girl above the knee shows but private is covered and it’s…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Sep 2012
Watching TV
Is watching TV haram? Can you watch Islamic programs and what do you say to a scholar who says no one can say it is haraam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Sep 2012
Digital pictures & webcams
What is the ruling regarding digital pictures and also viewing your parents on webcam as I work in another country?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Sep 2012
Skype with a web-cam
I wish to subscribe to Skype and utilise the services. Skype is a very cheap way of speaking to your friends and family throughout the world by…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Sep 2012
Keeping teddy bears, soft toys, etc. in the house?
I would like to know is it permissible to Keep teddy bears, soft toys etc in the house?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Sep 2012
Watching videos
Some scholars say it is not permissible to make Islamic videos or take videos, but viewing it is permissible because Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Aug 2012
i-TV
What is the Ulama's view concerning i-tv?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2012
Advice on beard and pictures
As salaamu alaikum, firstly I would like to thank you for offering such beautiful services to help the Muslims all around the world. However, please…
Mufti Zaid M Shelia - Mufti Online18 Feb 2012
Displaying Pictures on Facebook
I have seen many girls in hijaab putting their pictures on their facebook accounts. Will they be sinful?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2012
Is it allowed to take photos of the Haramayn?
I want to know whether it is allowed in Shariah to take pictures, if so, I find many people taking photographs in Makkah and Madinah even inside the…
- Ask Imaam20 Jan 2012
Creating a video game
Is it permissible for me to create a video game? If so is it permissible for me to create the game but not be involved in the part that creates…
Mufti Zaid Mohammed Shelia - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2012
Is it permissible to put family photographs inside our homes?
Is it permissible to put family photographs inside our homes? If no please explain.
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam18 Oct 2011
My children use books with explicit human pictures in their maktab. Is this permissible?
The maktab where my children study has started using books with tasweer (drawn pictures of humans and animals with faces and eyes explicitly…
- Ask Imaam26 Jul 2011
1. What does Quran / Hadith say about performing Masah over socks? 2. Is it OK to read QURAN online (internet / PDF versions) ?
1. What does Quran / Hadith say about performing Masah over socks. Only leather socks are permitted or can we use thicker cotton socks ? As per my…
Mufti Faizal Riza - Jamiat KZN2 Nov 2010
Is Wudhu a requirement to touch a Cellphone with the Qur’an installed?
Mobile phones here in Gulf are nowadays coming equipped with Qur’an for reading (in software applications), is it required that we need to be with…
Suhail Tarmahomed - Ask Imaam21 Jul 2010
What do you think about Mufti Ibn Adam Al-Kawthari's fatwa about photography/videos? Mufti Taqi Usmani's view is also mentioned there:
What do you think about Mufti Ibn Adam Al-Kawthari's fatwa about photography/videos? Mufti Taqi Usmani's view is also mentioned there: In the name…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Jun 2010
i use a networking site to remain in touch with my old friends and for my business.My question is whether it is permissible for me to insert a photo of me as a profile picture?
i use a networking site to remain in touch with my old friends and for my business.My question is whether it is permissible for me to insert a photo…
- Ask Imaam24 May 2010
I want to change my name to an Islamic name simply because I like to be called by Islamic name. And if I change my name, I can also change the picture in my passport (which
I want to change my name to an Islamic name simply because I like to be called by Islamic name. And if I change my name, I can also change the…
Ml. Luqman Hansrot - Ask Imaam1 Jan 2010
What is the Shar'i opinion with regards to the use of Internet for discussion of thoughts and engagement. Is there khalwa in the use of Messenger (only typing) ?
What is the Shar'i opinion with regards to the use of Internet for discussion of thoughts and engagement. Is there khalwa in the use of Messenger…
Ml. Abdur Rahman Shareef - Ask Imaam16 Jul 2009
I am a married for 25 year and I have 5 siblings. Recently I found out my husband is cheating on the internet and he love looking at young girl who are almost the age of my daughters. When I approach him about that issue; he is say that a man is allowed to have two wives. ...
Question about my daughter and my husband who are in a bad relationship? I am a married for 25 year and I have 5 siblings. Recently I found out my…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2009
1.is it allowed for women and men to watch news and documentries on TV. Will it be considered as " zina of ears"...2.Is it allowed for women to listen Naat and bayanat of ulemas and naatkhawns like Junaod Jamshed etc.
1.is it allowed for women and men to watch news and documentries on TV. Will it be considered as " zina of ears" 2.Is it allowed for women to listen…
- Ask Imaam29 Jun 2009
My friend asked me to show him my private parts on the internet
My question is that a few days one of my friend forced me to show him my private part. i was reluctant and told him that i cant do that but he…
Ml. Abrar Mirza
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