Q: I had a question regarding looking at people on any type of a screen. Is it permmissible for a son to watch his father on skype and talk to him?
A: Skype involves photography, and photography is haraam. Refer to http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3541
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)