Pictures & Videos

Q: What is the ruling regarding digital pictures and also viewing your parents on webcam as I work in another country?

Q: I wish to subscribe to Skype and utilise the services. Skype is a very cheap way of speaking to your friends and family throughout the world by means of the internet. However, if both sides have a webcam attached to the computer, then you can see each other live whilst talking. If I use this service to speak to only my mahrams or only to those people with whom conversation is allowed, will it be permissible?

Q: I would like to know is it permissible to Keep teddy bears, soft toys etc in the house?

Q: What is the ruling or law regarding putting food as a profile picture on BBM during the month of Ramadhaan?

Q: Some scholars say it is not permissible to make Islamic videos or take videos, but viewing it is permissible because Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) looked at idols, therefore it is permissible to view!

Q: What is the Ulama's view concerning i-tv?

Q: I have seen many girls in hijaab putting their pictures on their facebook accounts. Will they be sinful?