Are photographic images or videos taken by phone or digital camera permissible to be kept?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There was a previous difference of opinion among scholars regarding photographic imaging. The view that prohibits what is not necessitated by dire need or pressing necessity holds considerable weight, and its absolute permissibility is not free from shortcomings. The preponderant opinion for us is the permissibility of video or phone imaging, with the obligation to ensure that non- men do not see images of women.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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