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Is it okay to take photos on a mobile phone and delete them immediately?

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As-salamu-alaikum, Taking Photographs in Islam is not permitted, But through mobile phone camera if i take photo and delete it on that time itself is ok or not ok. Please reply.

Answer

(Fatwa: 804/738=L/1429)

It is unlawful.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.