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What is the ruling on installing surveillance cameras inside and outside the mosque to reduce thefts, with an emphasis that they do not violate the privacy of worshippers?

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Your action of installing cameras to monitor thieves is a required measure and a predominant interest for the preservation of wealth. It does not entail any corruption or prohibition, so there is no blame upon you for what you have done.

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