Pictures & Videos

Q: I was wondering whether it is allowed to do video logs or facecams for youtube videos! Does it depend on what the video is for, is it allowed it is it forbidden?

Q: A charity trust run under the stewardship of scholars is doing fund raising by means of video appeals in the Masjid Jamat Khana. In these videos faces of people can be seen. Ulama condone this by attending the programme in the Masjid. Is raising funds in this way permissible and is it permissible to broadcast such videos in the Masjid Jamat Khana?

Q: On whatsapp, which is an instant messaging service for smartphones, people can post a profile for themselves. Many people post a photograph of themselves, other people or other animate objects. Is this permissible? Please explain.

Q: With regards to pictures of human beings and animals on boxes, plastic containers, dolls etc. Is it sufficient to remove the eyes only?

Q: Is it permissible to have pictures of the Kaaba and Masjid-e-Nabawi hanging around the house? Also, is it permissible to have pictures of other Masjid’s?

Q:

1. Photography has been prohibited in Shariah.  This being so, how could one even fulfill his Haj/Umrah, as photograph is a mandatory requirement for passport/visa/ID card during the pilgrimage.
2. Today, video telecasts are being used in Da'wah activities all over the globe.
3. Please list what are the permitted forms of photography/videography allowed in Shariah, with regard to today's world we live in.
4. Should we not resort to Ijma'a and Qiyaas for arriving at a solution to today's problems our Ummah faces, if we do not find solutions in Al Qur'an and Al Hadith?

I request your answer in detail.

Q: Is it permissible to look at diagrams of reproductive system while studying biology?

Q: Is a picture of a butterfly moorat?

Q: What is the Islamic ruling regarding cartoons or films which portray stories of the Ambiyaa (alaihimus salaam) or the Sahaabah (radiyallahu anhum)? In today’s times, these types of films are available in the market and are widespread on the internet and people regard them to be educational.

Q: A condition for applying for a firearm licence in South Africa is that one must submit 2 photographs wherein one may not be using any headgear ie. Hat, scarf, etc. My question is, due to this being a pre-condition for the firearm application, will it be permissible at all for a Muslim female to apply for a licence to own a firearm?