What is the ruling on video photography?
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This questioner says: What is the ruling on video photography?
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Photography is forbidden in all its forms, whether by video or otherwise, except where dire necessity calls for it, such as for an identity card or a driver's license, or whatever dire necessity requires; in such cases, it is permitted to the extent of the pressing need. As for photography for any other purpose, it is not permissible. This is based on the general prohibition of photography in the many authentic hadiths that forbid it, which carry a severe warning. Yes.
This questioner says: What is the ruling on video photography?
Answer:
Photography is forbidden in all its forms, whether by video or otherwise, except where dire necessity calls for it, such as for an identity card or a driver's license, or whatever dire necessity requires; in such cases, it is permitted to the extent of the pressing need. As for photography for any other purpose, it is not permissible. This is based on the general prohibition of photography in the many authentic hadiths that forbid it, which carry a severe warning. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم التصوير بالفيديو؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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