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#16 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 11:34

The Disastrous Consequences of Legalising Photography
(by Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Sahib)
One of the greatest calamities of our times is the abuse of the camera.

In this day and age, with the easy availability of cell-phones, digital cameras, camcorders, etc. everyone seems to be in possession of a tool which has created an upheaval in mischief. How many have had their names dragged through the mud or have been black-mailed, slandered or left humiliated and disgraced due to photographs taken and then circulated?

Photography is an evil, which has been entirely misjudged and under-estimated.

Just recently, a brother related a dream to me, requesting an interpretation. I interpreted his dream saying: ‘It seems as if movies are being viewed in the Musjid.’

Within a matter of days, the interpretation was made apparent. We had a visiting ‘Aalim give a talk in our Musjid. I was sitting on a chair, near the front, when I observed three young boys very absorbed with their cell phones. I requested a friend to go to the back of the Musjid and see what they were up to. He observed that they were viewing some film with dirty, indecent pictures. إنا لله و إنا إليه راجعون We give our children high-technology at the expense of hayaa (modesty), Deen and Imaan.

One is to have no shame and commit sins in the presence of Allah Ta`ala, but increasing in shamelessness is when one is brazen enough to commit sins in the presence of Allah Ta`ala, whilst in the Musjid, the House of Allah Ta`ala.

The same shamelessness is found en-masse in the Musjid of all Masaajid, Musjidul Haraam in Makkah Shareef. The objective of the majority visiting these days, is taking photographs and video recording, instead of engaging in Ibaadah.

Complaints – and it is even our experience – of flashes and clicks of the camera, seen or heard, whilst Salaah is in progress or whilst in Tawaaf.

There is a very dire need to explain that this is a grave and serious crime in the sight of Allah Ta`ala.

What needs to be understood is that photography of anything animate is a clear prohibition. It is haraam.

It has been narrated from Hadhrat Jabir (Radiyallahu Anhu) that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) forbade pictures in the house and he forbade making them.

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “Verily, of the most grievously tormented people on the Day of Resurrection are picture-makers.”

There are, in fact, many other Ahaadeeth, which clearly prove this prohibition.

Why did Allah Ta`ala prohibit photography?

One reason is quite clear; that it was the origin of shirk (polytheism):
Going down the passage of history, we find that mankind was introduced to idol worship due to Shaytaan’s efforts in leading mankind astray. So due to his whispering encouragement, people began to draw and sketch their pious predecessors, thinking that their faces and images will be a source of inspiration; an incentive to also follow in their footsteps of piety. However, it was the means by which many began to worship those pictures, and thereafter carved such idols; and idol worship came into vogue.

Whilst this would have been more than sufficient for the Believer, it is no longer considered a worthy reason by Muslims who want to engage in the sin. Many say that there is no way that they would worship a photograph or even a sketch, let alone an idol. My Shaikh, Hadhrat Moulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahib دامت بركاته explains that one reason behind the prohibition is so that Allah Ta`ala may protect the respect and dignity of His servants.

Many a time, a person who was engaged in various evils is granted hidayah (guidance). Sometimes, this hidayah is such that he attains a high stage of wilayah. The person becomes a great Wali (Friend) of Allah Ta`ala and even a Shaikh, and thousands of people throng to his gatherings. Now at such a time, if someone were to dig up pictures of his past … what embarrassment would he have to endure?

From Allah Ta`ala’s side, there is forgiveness of sins, on sincere taubah, to the extent, that all evidence is ‘deleted’ and Insha-Allah, the person will not have to render an account for those sins. However, if photographs were taken, then this is evidence which the person has produced against himself, and which cannot always be destroyed – especially if it is in the hands of others who wish to bring disgrace to the person.

My Shaikh mentioned the above reason, during an election in Pakistan, where a woman was a candidate in the election. She was blackmailed with photographs of herself in a compromising situation, so that she withdraws.

Further to this reason, we find that the porn industry and filthy films are all based on pictures. Islam nips the problem in the bud by prohibiting photography.

If everyone practiced upon this teaching, we would not have pornography, woman abuse and exploitation, child pornography, and the evil consequences of rape, insanity, suicide, incest, etc., much of which has shattered and devastated the marriages and homes of many Muslims.

Now thinking over all these harms, we should appreciate the prohibition all the more and show that appreciation by abstaining. There is nothing but great wisdom in the prohibitions of Allah Ta`ala, with nothing but good for His servants.

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#17 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 11:40

Hadhrat Allamah Anwar Shah Kashmiri
Moulana Sayyid Ahmad Ridha Bijnori رحمة الله عليهwrites regarding Hadhrat Allamah Anwar Shah Kashmiri رحمة الله عليه:

“In my opinion Hadhrat’s most outstanding feature was his exceptional firmness on the path of the Salaf. Despite his vast knowledge, extensive research and in-depth study – in my opinion there was no book in the libraries of India and the Haramain Shareefain, whether still as manuscripts or published, that had not been studied by Shah Sahib رحمة الله عليه – yet he would never be prepared to digress from the maslak of the Salaf in even the smallest of masaa’il.

You would be aware that almost all the Ulama of Egypt permit photography. Allamah Tantaawi presented all the proofs for its permissibility in his tafseer. When I studied his proofs presented in his mesmerising and captivating approach, I was convinced that after studying it Hadhrat Shah Sahib would indicate towards its permissibility even if the slightest degree of permissibility could be extracted from it. However, what was Shah Sahib’s answer? Hadhrat’s only answer was:

”This does not conform to the verdict of our senior Ulama.”

i.e. the verdict of permissibility of photography opposes the four great Imaams of fiqh. The value of this statement can never be explained. About 28 years have passed since this discussion took place, yet when I recall this statement I ask myself, ‘What did Hadhrat رحمة الله عليه say?’ Many Ulama in India were influenced by the article of Allamah Tantaawi and had views of permissibility in mind.

Be that as it may, but Hadhrat’s comprehensive and complete answer is most sufficient and all-encompassing. It is totally impossible to express due appreciation to this statement, for it did not only answer my question but, it served as a guide for others as well, that whenever any such perplexity arises in a mas’alah then simply ask yourself, ‘What was the opinion of our senior Ulama?’” [Malfoozaat-e-Kashmiri, p. 41/42]

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#18 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 11:59

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#19 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 12:41

Please refrain from posting articles from The Majlis whic cause trouble. The site is banned for a reason and we would like to keep the forums as clean as possible - especially when there is a valid difference of opinion.

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#20 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 12:50

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Also its unethical and immoral for Majlis FANS to come to forums because the Fatwa is that Forums are Haram: If they can choose to ignore Majlis Fatwa on Forums then someone else can ignore Majlis Fatwaas (on anything else).

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#21 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 13:22

Moulana Saad on mobile phone pictures being HARAAM.

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#22 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 14:12

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So far this guy is quoted Salafees, Maulana Saad (DB), next is probably Maulana Ahmed Raza Khan Barelwee!

Darul-uloom Deoband Fatwa on Maulana Saad (DB)

www.deoband.net/blogs/darul-uloom-deobands-fatwa-about-ma...

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#23 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 14:16

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Errors so far:

Quoted wrong opinion of Salafees
Quoting Maulana Saad (DB) against whom there is a Fatwa by Darul-uloom Deoband
Quoting Majlis on a Forum when they consider Islamic Forums to be Haram i.e. displaying clear double-standards by taking Photography Fatwa but rejecting Islamic Forums
Wrongly quoting (Mufti) Yusuf Danka (DB)

Wifaqul Ulama Civic Engagement Event at Croydon (November 2016) which was recorded with the permission and consent of Hazrat Mufti Saheb (DB)

www.wifaqululama.co.uk/muslim-civic-engagement/

He clearly has no issues with Islamic Programs being recorded and put on Youtube

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#24 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 14:30

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1) the salafis were quoted to show you that even they for once have stuck to the opinions of the pious predecessors and haven't deviated. I think you should reread the wordings of the Thier fatwa which I posted above cos I don't think uve understood it.

2) moulana Saad is still a top scholar in the world no matter what deoband has to say of him. The fatwa they gave is Thier opinion.

3) the article which I posted wasn't my words. It was written by moulana Yousaf Danka. So if you have problems digesting it then not my beef

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#25 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 14:33

Taking Pictures of Animate Objects is impermissible, what about LOOKING at such pictures??
Posted on December 20, 2012 by Admin
Answered by muftionline.co.za

The object and purpose of producing a picture is that it be viewed and admired. otherwise there would be no reason for one to produce a picture.

Hence we understand that the one who intentionally looks at a picture of an animate object is condoning the action of picture-making.

Thus we understand that just as it is impermissible to produce a picture of an animate object, similarly it is impermissible for one to keep it in his possession, intentionally view it or circulate it.

N.B: Hazrat Mufti Shafee’ Saahib (rahmatullah alaih) has mentioned in his kitaab: “Tasweer ke Shari’ Ahkaam” (pg. 89) that this ruling (of the impermissibility of intentionally viewing the picture of an animate object) is categorically recorded in the Maaliki kitaabs and since it conforms to the Usools (principles)
of the Hanafi Mazhab, it is accepted. This principle has also been confirmed by ‘Allamah Shaami (rahmatullah alaih).

And Allah Ta’ala knows best.

وهذا كله مصرح في مذهب المالكية و مؤيد بقواعد مذهبنا ، ونصه عن المالكية ما ذكره العلامة الدردير في شرحه علي مختصر الخليل حيث قال يحرم تصوير حيوان عاقل أو غيره اذا كان كامل الاعضاء اذا كان يدوم وكذا ان لم يدم علي الراجح كتصويره من نحو قشر بطيخ ويحرم النظر اليه اذ النظر الي المحرم لحرام (بلوغ القصد والمرام ص19)

كما في رد المحتار من باب الرجعة فصل التحليل ذكر الفقيه ابو الليث في تاسيس النظائر اذا لم يوجد في مذهب الامام قول في المسئلة يرجع الي مذهب مالك لانه اقرب المذاهب اليه (رد المحتار 2/ 583)

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Checked & Approved:

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#26 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 14:53

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4 Errors (and counting):

Error 1: Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al Munajjid (HA) is regular on TV (weekly) but here is his opinion on Video (Lecture on Salaf)
Error 2: Wifaqul Ulama event was arranged, conducted and recorded with knowledge and consent of Mufti Yusuf Danke (DB) and under his guidance
Error 3: Majlis believes Islamic Forums to be Haram so you cannot come on Forums and argue with their Fatwaas. This is hypocrisy at best and double standards at minimum, simply because IF you can choose to ignore their Fatwa on Islamic Forums others can disregard their Fatwa on Videos
Error 4: This chap wants us to believe him on Maulana Saad (DB) when Darul-uloom Deoband says:

Darul-uloom Deoband wrote:

Moulana Muhammed Saad Saheb khandhelwi Saheb, due to a lack of knowledge has strayed from the path of the majority of the Ulema of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa’ah in his ideologies and his explanation of Qur’aan and Hadeeth, which is undoubtedly the path of deviation. Therefore, silence cannot be adopted regarding these matters, because, even though these ideologies are those of a single person, they are spreading with great speed among the general masses.

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#27 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 15:08

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Hazrat Maulana Muhammed Iylas Ghuman sahab (db) on the issue of Photography..

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#28 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 16:41

Question # : 58997India
Is taking a picture of self, friends and family on mobile phone is haram? Nowadays we see lots of Ulama on video and pictures. I am little confused on this matter. Can you please guide me on this?
Answer : 58997Published on: Apr 23, 2015
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

(Fatwa: 413/378/SN=06/1436)

Hadith sternly warns about ’picture making’. According to a narration recorded in Muslim Sharif the Holy Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, “The people who will receive the severest punishment from Allah on the Day of Judgement will be the picture makers.”
إن أشد الناس عذاباً يوم القيامة المصورون (مسلم، رقم 2109)
Owing to it, picture making or clicking pictures on mobile and camera or by some other means shall be haram and unlawful. The action or practice of some Ulama cannot make haram halal. Yes, if you are in dire need of photo that if you do not take photograph then it shall invite some problems then it shall be lawful to take photograph as:
الضرورات تبيح المحظورات
Necessity permits things that are forbidden.
مستفاد از .... وإن تحققت الحاجة إلى استعمال السلاح الذي فيه تمثال فلا بأس باستعماله؛ لأن الضرورة مستثناة من الحرمة كما فى تناول الميتة (شرح السير الكبير 1/1463، باب ما يكره في دارالحرب وما لا يكره، ط: بيروت) وانظر جواهر الفقه": 7/256، زكريا)

Allah knows Best!

Darul Ifta,
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#29 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 17:12

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There is title of “Mufti” attached to my name so this requires some explanation of the matter.

I see many Cameras here (in this Press Conference). You are permitted to record, transmit (on the web) or by using mobiles. However, if you print (this) then it will not be permissible (by me).

I see many Journalists here and I welcome all of you and pray that Allah Ta’ala gives you Taufeeq to write (the Truth) and I advise you that if you need to print pictures then print in a manner that facial features are blurred, if you can get away with not printing pictures that will be even better.

As far as TV stations are concerned then there is a large number of Scholars who have permitted (transmission) and the conditions (for permissibility) are:

There is nothing unIslamic in the images.

The world media is busy (full throttle) in defaming Islam and to disparage Muslims. Therefore, in this time (of need and trial) we need to be ready to defend on each platform (which is used) for propaganda. Ulama have deliberated this matter many times on many occasions and as far as Darul-uloom) Karachi is concerned then those who are associated with it and those who trust it and those who are consulted have all agreed that images on TV or images on Mobile or images on Internet are not considered “Tasweer” pictures until they are printed.

Since they are not considered “Tasweer” pictures until they are printed then their legal status will be the same as if they were in (real life). For example if an image is permissible in real life then it will be permissible in this state of (digital imagery).

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#30 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2017 17:20

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Salafi's hey, so what's Peace TV all about. The TV channel that is pure Salafi and takes Zakat to fund their TV channel. Lol.

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