Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
Pictures, Video & Social Media
797 fatawa from 10 South African Darul Iftas on Pictures, Video & Social Media, part of Social, Media & Ethics. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Pictures, Video & Social Media fatawa — page 1 of 20
- Mufti Online17 Oct 2026
Charging a fee for advertising on one's online marketplace
Am I allowed to charge for listings on my online marketplace? The seller purchases the listing, and their store or product appears in a showcase…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Oct 2026
The prohibition of picture-making applying to digital photography
The following was asked to me: What is the ruling on digital photography? Is it Haram or Makrooh-e-Tahreemi amalan Haram? If it is Haram, then on…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood5 Oct 2026
Photography Of Animate Objects
Regarding photography of animate objects, would it be acceptable to take a picture from behind the animal in such a way where the head is obscured,…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online23 Sep 2026
Making animate pictures using AI or other tools
My question is regarding generative AI, and other tools that are used to edit photos, such as a recent trend I noticed where people take selfies,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Sep 2026
Making Youtube videos
Is it allowed to make Youtube videos by putting Quran recitations and cooking videos with talking or music or showing faces?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Aug 2026
Making moulds of animate objects for painting
These days a business is going where gypsum or pop is put in moulds and then those articles like butterfly, astronaut or cartoon charcters are sold…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Aug 2026
Faceless teddies
Are faceless teddies permissible in Islam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online5 Aug 2026
Making a face on a car for children
I want to animate a car in a funny way for kids. My car has simple eyes like dots and a curve like mouth. Is it permissible in Islam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Jul 2026
Following a non-mahram on social media
Is it permissible to follow a non-mahram on social media?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Jul 2026
Covering the entire face of animate objects on groceries
Regarding pictures of animate objects... 1. After buying groceries etc. we normally scratch off the eyes, is that sufficient or do you have to…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Jul 2026
Sharing one's lifestyle photos on Instagram
I want to build a professional Instagram profile for networking, career growth, and attracting business clients. To build this image, my pictures…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Jun 2026
Touching the screen of a cellphone which has the Quraan Majeed on it
With regards to touching a cellphone which has the Quraan on it without wudhu, is it permissible to touch this cellphone with the Quraan on it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Jun 2026
Having audio of the Quraan Majeed with its translation on a video reel
Is it permissible to make a short video reel for Islamic dawah purposes in which a Quranic aayah is being recited in audio, while the complete…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Jun 2026
Muslim women appearing on YouTube quoting Quraan and Hadeeth
Some Muslim women appear on YouTube clips quoting Quraan and Hadeeth. Please comment on this issue.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - MUBZ17 Jun 2026
Taking Pictures of non-Animate Objects
can a person take a picture of something which has been created by humans with the man himself in the picture unintentionally
- Mufti Online17 May 2026
Pictures on clothing that resemble animate objects
On kids outfits, if they have eyes on non animate objects e.g. a fruit or the sun, do I have to cover it?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 May 2026
Promoting women’s modest clothing on female models
I would like to seek guidance regarding promoting a women’s modest clothing business on Instagram. 1. Is it permissible to advertise modest clothing…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Apr 2026
Non-mahram men and women conversing on social media
Can publishing deeni quotes, duas, etc. be done in a group where men and women are together even though they don't meet but talk via email, WhatsApp…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 Apr 2026
Drawing a stick figure with a face
I drew two stick figures with dots for eyes, no nose and a circle for a mouth. I drew circles for hands and legs on the stick figure. I drew three…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Jan 2026
Drawing animate objects on cakes
Does the ruling of drawing animate objects, specifically animals, also apply to baked goods/cakes? I have received mixed advice on this, some saying…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Jan 2026
Making an AI video depicting Jannah and Jahannam
Can we make AI videos to depict Jannah and Jahannum? This is just a visualization of Quranic verses and the real Jannah can only be seen after…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Jan 2026
Speaking to non mahrams on social media
We all know regarding the fitnah of phones regarding meeting a na mahram on social dating and meeting a girl. In what context does this fall as it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Dec 2025
Saying "I am a sinner" as found in an urdu nazam
Is it permissible for one to say (out of humility) in public that "I am a sinner?" There is an urdu nazam and the lyrics mean something to the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Nov 2025
Drawing a head with no facial features
Is it permissible to draw a head with no facial features?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Nov 2025
Questions from a high school student regarding the Hadith and Taraweeh
These questions are from a high school student: 1. What is the ruling regarding drawing animate objects and why did Allah specifically create us…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Nov 2025
Watching videos and looking at images
Is watching videos and looking at images haraam? For example, is watching a video on YouTube which includes no music or indecent clothing haraam,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Nov 2025
Reciting Quraan in a room with images of animate beings
Is it permissible to recite Quraan in a room with images of animate beings?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Oct 2025
Building a social media app where users can post their selfies and self expressions
I am working to build a social media app where users can post their selfies and self expressions. Will it be haram? Women can share only face…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Oct 2025
Adding Qiraat to adverts on social media
Please advise on adding beautiful qiraat from well known Qurras to adverts shared on social media platforms.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Oct 2025
Pretending to be an actor
Is it permissible to roleplay? Like pretending or playing as a certain/made up character alone or with others?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Sep 2025
Earning through Amazon Affiliate Marketing
Amazon Affiliate Marketing is part of the Amazon Associates Program. It allows you to promote Amazon products through your unique affiliate links.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Sep 2025
Pictures of a shadow
Are pictures of a shadow regarded as moorat?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2025
Cars with eyes
Are cars with eyes on it regarded as moorat in Shariah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Aug 2025
Posting pictures of the faces of the deceased
What is the Quran and Sunnah rulings on posting pictures of the faces of the deceased?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Aug 2025
Mounting the horns and skull of a hunted animal on one's wall
I recently went hunting and shot an animal. Is it permissible for me to mount its horn or skull in my room?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Jul 2025
Lego action figures
Can I buy and build Lego action figures?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Jul 2025
Providing the internet to someone who uses it for lawful and unlawful purposes
What is the ruling on providing the internet to someone who uses it for lawful and unlawful purposes, given that some liken it to renting a house…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Jul 2025
Is describing someone's facial features regarded as picture-making?
Is describing someone's facial features or beauty haraam and comes under prohibition of image making of living beings? I don't mean drawing them.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Jul 2025
Watching a video of voodoo
I would like to know if someone is scrolling on Twitter and comes across a video of voodoo and watches it out denounced it in his heart, is he still…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Jul 2025
Making realistic art of living beings
Is it kufr to make realistic art of living beings? I know it's haram and major sin but is it kufr?
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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