Graphic designers and artists need images of perhaps the green dome and ka’bah shareef for posters and books. Does this fall under the same ruling?
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
Taking images of revered places and structures for tadhkīr (as a reminder) purposes is permissible.[i] This aids in reminding oneself of the greatness and sanctity of such places. Images do help to jolt a person’s feelings. Hence, taking photos for posters and books is permissible. The discouragement of taking pictures is on treating these blessed places as a sightseeing trip and a holiday resort.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Mawlana Faraz ibn Adam,
Student Darul Iftaa
Leicester, United Kingdom
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
www.daruliftaa.net
[i] وفي المحيط
يجب أن يعلم بأن الصورة نوعان؛ صورة جماد كالشجر ونحوه، وصورة حيوان، فصورة الجماد لا يكره اتخاذها والصلاة إليها صغيرة كانت أو كبيرة؛(7/506 إدارة القرآن)