What is the ruling on taking pictures with a mobile phone camera?
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Question:
What is the ruling on taking pictures with a mobile phone camera that does not output the images from the phone?
Answer:
All photography is forbidden, whether on a mobile phone or otherwise. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited photography and threatened the photographers, and he did not make any exceptions. Therefore, all photography is forbidden in all its types, means, and forms. It is all forbidden except for what is necessary, for the scholars have issued a ruling that it is permissible out of necessity. Yes.
What is the ruling on taking pictures with a mobile phone camera that does not output the images from the phone?
Answer:
All photography is forbidden, whether on a mobile phone or otherwise. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited photography and threatened the photographers, and he did not make any exceptions. Therefore, all photography is forbidden in all its types, means, and forms. It is all forbidden except for what is necessary, for the scholars have issued a ruling that it is permissible out of necessity. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم التصوير بكاميرا الجوال؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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