Burning family pictures
Q: I have many old family pictures. How would I dispose of these. I tried burning them but it's not working.
pictures of animate objects
Clothing which has a picture of an animate object
Q: Is it permissible to give away a dress which has pictures of animate objects to a non-Muslim after one knows that it is impermissible to wear such clothes for Muslims?
Taking a picture without the head
Q: My wife and I agreed that we will not take photos of the baby and send it for friends and family. But she has sent pictures of the baby, neck down to family just to show them what clothes the baby is wearing etc. Is this acceptable?
Silhouettes of animals
Q: I know that pictures are not allowed in Islam , but does this include silhouettes of animals?
Looking at pictures
Q: Is taking and looking at pictures of fish permissible? This has become widespread with many Muslim fishermen and ulama taking pictures of what fish they caught.
Wearing an undergarment that has an animate object printed on it
Q: My question is, is it permissible to wear an undergarment that has an animate object printed on it?
Producing videos
Q: One of my friends gave me a pirated software to edit my youtube videos which are PG and send good examples and make people laugh. I got a lot of people and a big audience who are subscribed and liked my videos and tend to support me and watch more. But I did all of this using two pirated software that are really expensive. My family can afford it but don't want to waste their money. I said Wallahi when I grow up I will pay for the software with my future job. So should I stop getting fame and audience or is this all haram because of the software I use to make my videos. Youtube wanted to pay but I said no until I can buy the software. Their are millions of places on the Internet you can get this software for free. Well to be honest I am not the one giving it for free I am just a receiver. The one who made it for free he gave it to me so I don't think it is haram if I use it.
Zee rooh cheezo ki tasweer
Q: Me ne dream dheka ke jammat kari ho rahi ti aur me ne namaaz pari aur phir jab nikala tu muje ek insaan mila kheta ma Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) ki picture khanchi camera sa. Me na kha yar muje dehko ma na bi dehkana. Phir ma na kha kae muje ek Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) ki picture nikal kar doa us na kha acha phr ma na dehka ek apple jo kisi na khaya howa ta metlab ka bas jesay ma apple ko eat kartay hai aur bas khali raha jatay hai edar sa esa tara aur muje esa feel how ka koi Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) sa taluq raki cheez.
Keeping dolls
Q: I would like to know if a little girl has a soft doll, what is required so it will be fine to keep it (i.e. the angels of mercy will enter the house):
- Is it fine to just cover the eyes with a strip of cloth?
- Should the whole face be covered with a piece of cloth?
Please Mufti Sahib advise what can be done.
Photos and 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?