Taking pictures of animate objects

Q: On groups, a photo was circulating of girls without scarves on the beach with scary figures behind them. My question is, can a picture be taken of a jinn?

A: Pictures of all animate objects are haraam.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)