What is the ruling on keeping a video camera at home and filming young children with it?
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The ruling on video recording is permissibility if it does not involve recording something unlawful, because it is merely capturing a shadow and does not entail imitating Allah's creation. However, it is preferable to avoid it to steer clear of controversy and doubt if there is no specific benefit associated with it.
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