What is the ruling on image-making on television for scientific programs?
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The questioner : Our brother says: What is the ruling on image-making on television for scientific programs? Image-making, meaning living beings.
The Shaykh : Image-making of what?
The questioner : Living beings.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible to make images of living beings unless there is a benefit that cannot be obtained except through the image. Within these narrow limits, one may benefit from image-making. However, if the benefit can be provided without an image, it is not permissible to provide it accompanied by an image.
The Shaykh : Image-making of what?
The questioner : Living beings.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible to make images of living beings unless there is a benefit that cannot be obtained except through the image. Within these narrow limits, one may benefit from image-making. However, if the benefit can be provided without an image, it is not permissible to provide it accompanied by an image.
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