I was wondering whether it is permissible to take digital photographs
Question
I was wondering whether it is permissible to take digital photographs if they are not printed and only kept safe in the disk. I have heard that digital images are not in the true sense pictures.
Answer
There are differences of opinion among the Fuqahaa (jurists) regarding the definition of a picture.
According to the majority opinion, a picture is in durable form, hence, digital pictures does not fall in the category of picture-making which is Haraam. since there is a difference of opinion, we advise that digital pictures should not be made or kept without need.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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