There is a difference of opinion amongst the scholars regarding photography, but the majority of the scholars of Islam are indeed of the opinion what Dr. Zakir Naik has relayed; that photography in itself is not forbidden in Islam; but painting or imaging of an animate object is indeed forbidden. The majority of the scholars are also of the opinion that a believer must not decorate or display in his house pictures, images, idols, or photos of animate objects, as in light of the several narrations of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), the Angels of Mercy do not enter a house where there are pictures (of animate objects). Almost all the scholars of Islam are unanimous in their opinion that there is no harm if one takes a portrait photograph for necessary and legal reasons, and to comply with the modern methods of identification like identity cards, driver’s license, passports, etc. I hope it will be helpful. May Allah guide us all to the straight path. Ameen
Posted on: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:53:11 +0000