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Q. In a Muslim house, can the walls be decorated with pictures of near and dear ones? Is it a fact that the Firishtaas hesitate to enter the houses that have pictures all around? And is it absolutely prohibited in Islam to hang photos as decorative pieces? Please suggest and explain. Now a days most… read more »
Assalamualaikum,Can we take photos or shoot video for entertainment? Jajakallah khair. Answer: Ref. No. 942/41-85 In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful The answer to your question is as follows: There is a stern warning in this Hadith for those who make pictures of living creatures. Hadith says: “The people who will receive the severest punishment… read more »
Ref. No. 1306 Assalamualaikum, As you know that Videos, photos and many other things preserves events in a real time i.e. when it happens. So, to know the truth these techniques are extremely helpful to deliver the justice. Islam wants justice to be revealed at any cost and there must not be even a iota… read more »
Question: Assalaamu Alaikum There is currently a campaign on Twitter called Hands of Al-Aqsa wherein males & females post a photograph of themselves with a placard stating their name with a message saying Hands of Al-Aqsa. 1. Is such a campaign permissible or not? 2. If not, kindly elucidate why? 3. What should Muslims be… read more »
Question: Is it allowed to take photograph of one year old boy or girl? Could you kindly explain in detail? Answer: Pictures and photographs are totally Haraam (unlawful) in Islam. Severe warnings and punishment are mentioned in many authentic and sound Traditions of the Prophet (SA) for those who take out the photos as well… read more »
As I am in CCTV security business, my father has some doubts in running this business as its related to photos & videos. Request you to kindly confirm whether its permissible, can we run this CCTV business. Kindly revert with all such details. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم (Fatwa: 1456/1454/N=1/1439) The doubt of your father… read more »
Last year something happened I promise Allah that I will do every good deed to please Him. I promised not/to watch TV and not listen to music and not click photos but I don’t know how I became misguided due to some sins I do after that I stop praying and break all this promises… read more »
Answered by: Maulana Imran Mughal Question: Assalamualaikum Is seeing the private parts of the opposite gender with lust in a digital photo or video establish the ruling of hurmat musahara? بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allah, the Most… read more »
Answered by: Maulana Muddasser Dhedhy Question: Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah! Can one take pictures and record videos of themselves or of other things (living things or inanimate objects)? بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. … read more »
Question Assalamz Mufti Sahib Please advise on Seerat Jalsahs 1) Are Seerat Jalsahs permissible or bid’ah? 2) What is the difference between Seerah Jalsah and MOulood? 3) Below is a program. Please advise regarding it. 4) May women… read more »