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.
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Pictures, Video & Social Media fatawa — page 2 of 20
- Mufti Online8 Jul 2025
Making colouring books with no haraam elements
I would like to know if it is permissible to make colouring books to sell provided that it has no haraam elements in it whatsoever. The books would…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - MUBZ12 Jun 2025
Is it Permissible to Play Video Games?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Respected mufti What is the fiqhi ruling regarding video games with the purpose of education? Does this differ from…
- Mufti Online11 May 2025
Giving reactions on social media
Is it permissible to give like, care, angry, love reacts on Facebook?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Apr 2025
Creating bitmoji's on snapchat and other apps
Is it permissible to create bitmoji on snapchat and on other apps for fun and also putting anime profile pictures?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Jan 2025
Using 3D foam animal targets for archery
I am part of an archery organization in which, for training purposes and competitions 3D foam animal targets are used. Is this permissible? Can the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2025
The Internet and social media - Is it permissible to use?
Since the origin of internet is evil, is it allowed to use? Going by the same principle, can one use whatsapp as it is owned by an evil company like…
Mahmood Suliman - Mufti Online27 Jan 2025
Watching drama series
I would like to ask if it is permissible to watch dramas like Yunus Emre or Kurlus Osman or any other Turkish dramas which are not inappropriate.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Jan 2025
Video calling
I travel quite often out of town for work purposes. Can I call my wife and children via a video call to see how they are doing? The call will not be…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jan 2025
Watching movies and drama shows
I would like to ask if it is permissible to watch dramas like Yunus Emre or Kurlus Osman or any other Turkish dramas which are not inappropriate…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown4 Dec 2024
Content Writer Developing a Video Game
Asalam o alaikum. I’m a content writer by profession and also a Quran student. Recently, I have been given some games to write about. The topics I…
Rukunuddin Bin Jahangir - Mufti Online16 Nov 2024
Making funny videos with Islamic elements
I wanted to ask about what is the ruling on making funny videos using Islamic elements in it? I saw a video where a man asked two guys that what is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Nov 2024
Taking a picture of an animate object and removing the head before sending it
When a person takes a picture on WhatApp, if a person doesn't send it and presses back, the picture disappears. My question is, if you take a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville6 Nov 2024
Taking Photos Of Animals And The Income Earned Therefrom
Is taking photos of animals allowed? Is the income earned from taking photos of animals allowed?
- Mufti Online22 Aug 2024
Selling products that have animate pictures on the packaging
If a shop owner purchases items with murat (animate pictures) and/or female pictures on the packaging, sells these products and advertises them,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Aug 2024
Watching movies
A lot of series and movies contain characters that use expressions like 'holy cow' or 'holy shi*'. I know that watching such movies or series is not…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville27 Jul 2024
Taking Pictures Of Animate Objects In An Obscure Manner For A Muslim School Magazine
A Muslim school publishes a yearly school magazine. 1) Is there any permissibility to produce learners photos / class photos, work or events related…
- Mufti Online11 Jul 2024
Liking a non-Muslim friends pictures on Instagram
I'm a girl, and I have a non-Muslim friend who is also a girl. She has a private instagram account and sometimes she posts pictures, and some of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Jul 2024
Taking pictures of people
My relatives insisted to take pictures of them so I took their pictures. Now they are posting it on social media. Would I be sinful for their actions?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood10 Jun 2024
Addiction to Social Media
I have a problem with limiting myself to finding recipes on Instagram, as I inevitably end up browsing unnecessarily. I know I shouldn’t waste my…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online16 May 2024
Editing educational videos of women
Is it halaal to edit educational videos for women on how they can improve their physical and mental health? It's an educational channel but I am a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood13 May 2024
Installing a Musical Bell with a Camera
Q1. Am I allowed to install a doorbell at my gate with a camera and the image inside my home to see who is at the gate? Would it fall under the…
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb - Mufti Online8 May 2024Roman Urdu
Kisi ko TV hadyah ke tor par dene ka gunah
Kisi ko TV gift ya khud ke ghar lena se jitne log dekhenge uska gunah humae hoga kya?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 May 2024
Having Arabic Text or Pictures on the Quraan Shareef desk
Is it permissible to have pictures of the Kabah Sharif or the green dome or Arabic text of Allah and Muhammad (salallahu alayhi wasallam) etc. on a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Feb 2024
Deactivating the social media account of a deceased person
Is it necessary to deactivate the social media account of a deceased person? The person only has a few photos on their account.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Feb 2024
Taking pictures of charity work
What is the ruling of shariah with regards to taking pictures/videos of works of charity/welfare? Like digging a borehole, building masjids, food…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood30 Jan 2024
Shadows of body parts considered as photography
Does the shadow of a hand fall under Moorat and photography which is Haraam?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online27 Jan 2024
Taking a picture of the back of the head
Is it permissible to take a photo of the back of the head of an animate object, or from below the head down?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood25 Dec 2023
Sharing recitations over social media
On various social media platforms, videos containing Quraan Sharif being recited in the background are shared with others, and at the same time,…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Camperdown13 Dec 2023
Repentance for taking pictures and the effects of the evil eye
Assalamualaikum Scholars I know taking pictures for leisure is not permissible. but in the past i took pics of myself and also uploaded it on the…
Abdullah ibn Masud Desai - Ibn Masood7 Dec 2023
Playing video games
There is a game that has a picture of a person on the corner of the menu screen, and when you go in the actual game, there are no pictures. Would…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online18 Nov 2023
Pictures of skeletons and butterflies
There are many t-shirts with pictures of skeletons on them. Are these regarded as animate objects? Are butterflies as a symbol animate?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood15 Nov 2023
Attending a Jalsa that promotes photography and videos
I have been invited to a Hifdh Jalsa. However, the Madrassah which is hosting the Jalsa appears frequently on videos and YouTube, as well as…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online7 Nov 2023
Keeping pictures of a baby scan
When a woman is pregnant she usually has an ultrasound at each visit. Will it be permissible to keep the baby scan and show others? Does it fall…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Nov 2023
Paying for TV license with interest money and giving interest money in charity
Can interest money be used to pay TV license? I have a TV that we do not use anymore, however since it is a process to sell a TV screen, I still…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 Oct 2023
Bodybuilder posting pictures of himself on social media
I do bodybuilding. Is it permissible for me to post my physique on social media as I heard from someone that it is being arrogant and so it is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood27 Oct 2023
Video clips of Palestinian Martrys
Please advise what is the ruling on the massive media output of videos and images of martyrs which get forwarded across the globe. Given that…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood27 Oct 2023
Advertising livestock using animate photographs
If a person is selling livestock, is it permissible for him when advertising, to put the pictures of the animals on the advertisement?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood23 Oct 2023
Ulama appearing on TV
I was recently invited to a panel discussion on a Radio and TV channel with strange men. Upon my polite declination, I was met with resistance and…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online17 Oct 2023
Giving up watching videos
Previously I asked about looking at digital photography and the answer was it is impermissible. So now, as a person who watches it often on YouTube…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood17 Oct 2023
Animate pictures on nappies
I would like to know if it is necessary to cover the Moorat which is printed on babies nappies? Would it fall under the category of images that…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
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