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Is video calling (skype) halaal?

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· 24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is video calling (skype) halaal?

Answer

Skype involves photography, and photography is haraam. For further details refer to http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3541

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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