Pictures & Videos

Q: I have a few questions regarding photos and videos. Is taking pictures and videoing allowed in Islam? By pictures and videos I mean normal pictures and videos by phone or camera. Pictures and videos in special events such as wedding, party etc or in a normal day? If it is not allowed, will we be punished for doing it? If I die and I have my videos or pictures in this world, will I be forgiven or punished? Also can I perform namaz in a room or place where there are framed pictures of my family or myself? Will my namaaz be accepted if I pray in such a place? Can I perform namaz in a place where there are pictures behind me not where I am facing?

Q: Is taking pictures haraam?

Q: There is a video of a Muslim dying off cancer. The idea is to broadcast the message of his piety. Is it Islamic to video anybody dying. What are the consequences for the deceased if he gave permission to video and broadcast his death on social media after his death?

Q: Would you be able to tell me if we can put butterfly stickers on the wall?

Q: Is Skype call or Video Phone Call tasweer? It's Live, not recorded.

Q: Please comment on the following statement issued by the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa (JUSA) on Islamic TV stations. http://www.radioislam.co.za/news/2012/JUSA.View.of.Ulama.on.TV.Clarifie… Is this statement correct? Particularly the last paragraph?

Q: Can we can watch TV and listen to music? Is it prohibited in Islam or not?

Q: Is Sharia regarding image making binding on all, or only on the Muslim community? Is there a difference between Sunni schools of law and Shiʿa schools of law on images?

Q: What should be done regarding pictures on cereal boxes and other food products?

Q: Most nappies have moorat on them these days. Should one colour out the faces, or is it fine without doing so because the vest and clothes would cover it?