Taking pictures of children without their faces

Q: Is it permissible to take pictures of kids in such a way that their face is cropped just for the sake of keeping memories of their childhood. I shall be thankful for your reply.

A: No, it is not permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)