What is the ruling on prohibited images on personal phones and social media, knowing that they differ from printed images or statues?
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Photographic imagery is not forbidden according to the preponderant opinion. Therefore, there is no objection to keeping permissible photographic images on mobile devices and using them on social media platforms.
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