Commemorative Photographs
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 16659 )
Q 2: Is it permissible for a Muslim to take commemorative photographs?
A 2: It is not permissible to take commemorative photographs of people; because of the
Image-making is subject to severe warnings. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us that the angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or an image, and he ordered that images be defaced, because this is an act of exalting them, and it is a means to shirk (associating partners with Allah). However, if the image is in a state of degradation, such as being on a mattress that is stepped on and sat upon, there is no harm, as the concern is removed. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 2: Is it permissible for a Muslim to take commemorative photographs?
A 2: It is not permissible to take commemorative photographs of people; because of the
Image-making is subject to severe warnings. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us that the angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or an image, and he ordered that images be defaced, because this is an act of exalting them, and it is a means to shirk (associating partners with Allah). However, if the image is in a state of degradation, such as being on a mattress that is stepped on and sat upon, there is no harm, as the concern is removed. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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