The Ruling on Calling a Fiancée and Taking Her Picture

Question:
And may Allah bless you. This questioner, Abdullah, asks: Is it permissible to call a fiancée on the phone, and also to take a picture of the fiancée, given that I have not yet contracted the marriage? What are the guidelines for calls between a man and a woman during the engagement period?

Answer:
As for the picture, it is not permissible to take it under any circumstances, because a picture of a woman, especially a woman who is not your wife, is a great trial. In addition, image-making is a curse upon the one who does it, except out of dire necessity; except out of dire necessity. As for taking it for hobby, for memories, or for anything else, it is not permissible. This is forbidden, a forbidden means, a rival to the creation of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). As for calling her before contracting the marriage, if this is for a need, to discuss matters with her and ask her about things you need, there is nothing wrong with that. But calling her for pleasure and flirtation is not permissible. This is forbidden. Yes.