Ruling on photographing the washing of the deceased for the sake of remembrance
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Q: What is the ruling on filming the washing of the deceased on a video tape and then selling it under the pretext that it is a means of reminding people of death?
A: If the intention is to photograph the deceased during the washing, then that is not permissible; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the depiction of beings with souls, and he cursed the image-makers and said:Sahih Muslim 2109a.
However, if the questioner intends to explain the manner of washing the deceased as Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) prescribed, on a tape that is distributed or sold, then there is nothing wrong with it, just as the teaching of people how to pray and other things people need is recorded without filming.
May Allah guide everyone to beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds.
A: If the intention is to photograph the deceased during the washing, then that is not permissible; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the depiction of beings with souls, and he cursed the image-makers and said:
the most grievously tormented people on the Day of Resurrection
إنهم أشد الناس عذابا يوم القيامةHowever, if the questioner intends to explain the manner of washing the deceased as Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) prescribed, on a tape that is distributed or sold, then there is nothing wrong with it, just as the teaching of people how to pray and other things people need is recorded without filming.
May Allah guide everyone to beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds.
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