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Taking pictures of the deceased and sharing it with family who cannot attend

· 8 Muharram 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What does Islam say about taking pictures of someone who has passed away. For example, if someone has passed away in another country and the family can't attend the funeral, is it permissible to take pictures of the person who has passed away and/or the funeral to share with only the family of the deceased?

Answer

It is impermissible.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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