Pictures & Videos

Q: Is video calling (skype) halaal?

Q: Is dua an act of Jihad? If we are sharing some graphic pictures of Palestinian, Syrian, or Kashmir Muslims on the internet are we doing jihad (May be some one will pray for them)?

Q: Is it permissible to take pictures of kids in such a way that their face is cropped just for the sake of keeping memories of their childhood. I shall be thankful for your reply.

Q: Is it permissible to take pictures of yourself when your face is covered?

Q: I have a question concerning video games. There is this certain video game in whilst playing the game (when attacking the enemy) the screen shows it from an aerial view so you cannot the any eyes or anything so it is not an animate object whereas to choose your character there are animate objects. I really want to play the game. Is it permissible to play this game?

Q: Is it permissable for an artist to draw faces without eyes?

Q: Is 4D scans permissible or not for diagnostic purposes?

Q: Is it fine if I make youtube videos?

Q: I want to ask whether taking a picture with a camera is allowed as it only remains in the computer or camera and does not have a physical form. Will such a picture also be included in the prohibition mentioned in the Hadith regarding picture making?

Q: While I read your ruling on Digital photography, maulana of almost all sects like Deobandi, Barelvi, Gair Muqallid, Shia or Ahle Sunnat Waljamat are getting their speeches and are aired on TV or You Tube etc. Maulana Tariq Jameel and Maulana Saad are the prominent Deobandi maslak Maulanas in this respect. Are they indulging in Haraam? Shall we not watch them?