Name of Questioner
Majid - United Kingdom
Title
Running a Photo Studio
Question
As-Salamu `alaykum. Can I start a photo studio in which I develop and print the photos as well as take photos and videos in functions and marriages, or should I confine myself to passport photos only?
Date
03/May/2004
Name of Counsellor
Topic
Drawing & Photography
Answer
Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Brother, we do really hold your question in high esteem, for it reflects your care to earn your living via lawful means. May Allah help you lead a righteous life and support you with abundant
halal (lawful) provision!
Regarding your question, you are not required to confine your work to passport photos. Though you should observe Islamic rules of morality and decency, your work can be extended to other functions as long as there is no violation to the rules of Shari`ah.
Sheikh Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Shinqiti, Director of the Islamic Center of South Plains, Lubbock, Texas, states:
"You don’t have to minimize your work to taking passport photos. Many families are committed and they do Islamic marriages or functions that do not show
haram (unlawful) scenes. You can do that for sure.
As for taking photos in marriages where women are not dressing properly, it is
haram for you to take pictures or videotape them, but if you can arrange for a female photographer to take, print, and develop pictures, that can be permissible."
You can also read:
Fatwa on Photography
If you are still in need of more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Do keep in touch. May Allah guide us all to the straight path!
Allah Almighty knows best.
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