Will one's forefathers be punished if people view their pictures

Q: I have heard from someone that if we see the pictures of our forefathers that have died, they are punished for this. I know that making picture is sin but by seeing their picture we are doing any sin?

A:

1. If they allowed their photo to be taken and were pleased with this haraam practice, they will be punished.

2. Yes.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)