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.
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Pictures, Video & Social Media fatawa — page 8 of 20
- Mufti Online3 Feb 2018
Making taubah from sharing animate pictures on whatsapp
I shared a pic on whatsapp on which a girls picture was printed and on the bottom it was stated that it is Yahodi sazish. So one member informed me…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 Jan 2018
Destroying photos of oneself
During a period of my life, I did not wear the hijab. I have many photos of myself taken without hijab, mostly for schools, and id's and things like…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Jan 2018
Showing people pictures of a baby scan
Is it jaiz for someone to show others pictures of a baby scan (when baby is in the stomach, pictures are taken through ulstasound scan etc.)?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Jan 2018
Money falling out of one's pocket while performing salaah
If a currency bill falls out of my pocket on the praying rug with an animate picture visible, would it affect my Salah?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Jan 2018
Performing Salaah next to a person who is wearing an ID card with a picture
If a person is wearing a job ID card with his picture (the card is about 1 inch in size) stands next to us or behind us in Salah, would it affect…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2018
Can the evil eye affect pictures of oneself?
Can the evil eye affect pictures of oneself?
Tahmid Chowdhury - Mufti Online4 Jan 2018
Using video calling to communicate with deaf people
The reason I'm writing this mail is to know a clarification. We have a lot of Muslim deaf brothers all around the world especially a lot of effort…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Jan 2018
Marketing one's product through social networks
I have developed an urdu learning app and I will sell its features. 1. If I ask some of my friends or relatives to forward and market my app as much…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Dec 2017
Earning through Google adsense
I am running my youtube channel and educational website and both are associated with google adsense. So kindly suggest me that the income that i am…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Dec 2017
Video calling
Can you please clarify why video calling is considered impermissible?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Dec 2017
Being videoed without one's knowledge
If a Muslimah was filmed without her consent by a protester, is she sinful?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Dec 2017
Keeping figurines in the home
I need advice regarding 2 small crystal figurines I have of lions and 1 porcelain Japanese lady - these are not idols they were purely for…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Nov 2017
Giving zakaat to someone who has a television
1. I wish to give zakat to a poor lady but someone (who claims to know her ancestors) say that they are 'sayyads', the family doesn't claim to be…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Nov 2017
TV screen in the musjid
I have question regarding photography in the masjid. Nowadays we see in our country that there is a big screen inside the masjid in which we can see…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Nov 2017
Blocking ads on the internet
Is it haram to use adblock and such add-ons that prevent ad pop ups? Because it can be preventing money reaching to its rightful owner example if I…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Nov 2017
Installing cameras for security purposes
Is it permissible to install digital cameras and cctv as a means of protection and security?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Nov 2017
Studying from a video lecture
What is the ruling about studying from a video lecture that is being taught by a female instructor? Also what about a lecture which has got a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam11 Nov 2017
Looking at the photo of the proposed spouse
Assalamualaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Respected Ulama e Kiram, is it permissible to share a photo (maybe digital) of the boy/girl as an…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Mufti Online9 Nov 2017
What is a tasweer?
What is considered to be murath (picture)? Is it only the eyes or also animate objects without eyes?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Nov 2017
Using mannequins
1. Is it permissible to use mannequins in order to display clothing in a store? 2. Is it permissible to use mannequins to display clothing in order…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Nov 2017Urdu
Parindo ki tasweer banaana
مولانا صحاب پوچھنا یہ ہے کے پرندوں کی تصویریں بنانا اس میں کوئی گناہ تو نہیں ہے نا مطلب کوئی طوطا یا کوئی مور پتخ مرگ چڑیا ... ایسے پرندوں کی…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Nov 2017
Posting videos on YouTube to make money
Is it permissible to play shooting games and post that type of content on YouTube for making money from it?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Oct 2017
Designing 'reborn dolls'
I am a fairly new Muslim and I'd like a little bit of help on something. I have a hobby called, ' reborn dolls' heres a bit of information about the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Oct 2017
Wearing clothing with a shadow of an animal
Is it permissible to wear clothing or watches that have a shadow of an animal on it with absolutely no facial features. The whole figure is black.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Oct 2017
Phone ringing during salaah
If one's phone rings during salaah and the ringtone is musical, can one remove the phone from the pocket and pouch in order to switch it off? If one…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Oct 2017
Looking at a diagram of the eye
I have a few questions about the eye and pictures. If one is studying how the eye functions and its diseases, is it permissible for one to view the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Oct 2017
Drawing animate objects
Is drawing of animate (Japanese style cartoons) also haram? I have only one skill and that is drawing. What should I do? Did Allah give me this…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Oct 2017
Will one's forefathers be punished if people view their pictures
I have heard from someone that if we see the pictures of our forefathers that have died, they are punished for this. I know that making picture is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Oct 2017
Whatsapp video call
Is a whatsapp live video call jaiz?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 Oct 2017
Message being shared on social media
The following broadcast message is getting shared widely via social media. I have not heard of certain points mentioned below previously. Can you…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Oct 2017
Drawing cartoons
I want to ask you that is it really haraam to draw anime (Japenese Style Cartoon)? I have only one skill and that is drawing/sketching. I'm really…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Oct 2017
Showing children pictures of animate objects for educational purposes
At most Islamic preschools, there are pictures of animate objects. Teachers say that they need to teach learners body parts of humans and animals.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Oct 2017
Using animate pictures for educational purposes
I would like to know about the permissibility of drawing or colouring pictures of animals, people, etc. but it has no eyes. It has been brought to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Oct 2017
Sending Jumuah Mubaarak messages
Is it permissible to say Jummah Mubarak and to send text messages including this every Friday?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Oct 2017
Seeking guidance from anyone on the internet
A person suspects he has done kufr. He wants to search the internet whether he did kufr or not, but he does not have any balance on his cellphone to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Sep 2017
Taking pictures of the deceased and sharing it with family who cannot attend
What does Islam say about taking pictures of someone who has passed away. For example, if someone has passed away in another country and the family…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Sep 2017
Picture making
I have a question regarding pictures and videos. Taking own picture or others is haram or halaal and why? Taking own videos or others is haram or…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Sep 2017
Tasweer
Is a cartoon picture of a giraffe with the eyes closed considered as tasweer, do the warnings in the hadith apply to it?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Sep 2017
Making dua for one's father to change his bad habits
My question is related to the relation of mine with my father as it is getting worse day by day. I am 22 years old. We belong to a middle class…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Sep 2017Roman Urdu
Tasweer ke kamrah me namaaz parhna
Hamaari dewaaro par tasweere banaai he wo khudi banti he lekin wo ziyaada ammi ko hi nazar aati he hame kabhi kabhi lagta he to kiya aysi jaga…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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